Explore the fibrous tissue of the human body- learn what connective tissue's function is, the types of fibrous connective tissue, and how it supports the body.

Explore fibrous joints. Learn the definition of a fibrous joint and understand its function. Discover the various types of fibrous joints with examples.

Learn about fibrous joints and understand where they are located. Explore the types of fibrous joints, including the suture joint, syndesmosis joint, and gomphosis.

Understand a ligament definition in anatomy. Learn about ligament function and structure, and explore types of ligaments, including extrascapular and intracapsular.

Understand the definition of taproot systems in plants and their function in feeding and stabilizing flora. Read about the types of taproots, and see examples.

The fibrous capsule of the knee joint attaches and connects the bones that make up a joint. It is the outer dense tissue that prevents the knee from dislocating when the body twists.

Examine the 3 types of joints based on two classifications: functional and structural classifications. Learn to identify which joints are functional and structural.

Learn about the heart’s pericardium. Study the pericardial sac’s layers: the visceral pericardium, the parietal pericardium, and the pericardial cavity.

What are astrocytes? Learn the astrocyte definition, astrocyte structure, astrocyte function, and the role of astrocytes in the nervous system.

The inner layer, or osteogenic layer, helps with bone model and remodel. The outer layer, or fibrous layer, is a strong network of collagen. Periosteum is not found near joints of the bones.