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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Tendons are a type of fibrous connective tissue. What do tendons connect to bones?

Cartilage

Nerves

Ligaments

Muscles

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Understand the role of tendons: Tendons are strong, fibrous connective tissues that serve to connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement when muscles contract.

Differentiate between tendons and other connective tissues: Tendons are distinct from ligaments, which connect bones to other bones, and from cartilage, which provides cushioning between bones.

Consider the anatomy involved: When a muscle contracts, the tendon transmits the force to the bone, resulting in movement at the joint.

Visualize the connection: Imagine the muscle as the engine and the tendon as the cable that pulls the bone, which acts as the lever, to produce movement.

Review the options given: Cartilage, nerves, and ligaments do not connect muscles to bones. Tendons are the correct connective tissue that performs this function.