Blood and Lymph Plasma—watery matrix of blood Red Blood Cells (RBC) Half the volume of blood Transport oxygen White Blood Cells (WBC) Make up immune system Platelets Clot Blood
Avascular Limits repair
Most common Tough and flexible Connects ribs to sternum Covers bone surfaces at joints
Resilient, flexible Outer ear Epiglottis
Durable and tough Pads between vertebrae Between pubic bones At knee Resists compression Absorbs shock Prevents bone to bone damage
Tears in fibrocartilage pads can’t heal Joint mobility reduced Surgery—temporary or incomplete repair
AKA: Osseous Tissue Strong, resilient to shattering Osteocytes—bone cells Canaliculi—connect osteocytes to blood vessels Periosteum—surrounds bone Can completely repair