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Ligaments4
Proteins15
Fibrillin9
Marfan4
Inflammation13
Heritable connective tissue disorders1
  • The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes comprise a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of heritable connective tissue disorders, which are characterised by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility [9] . (rbht.nhs.uk)
Types of connective tissue d3
Cartilage4
Different types of connective1
Bone10
  • The function of each bone determines the ratio in which these two types of tissues exist within it. (toppr.com)
  • The connective tissue that is found on the outside of the bone is known as the periosteum . (toppr.com)
  • The matrix in a bone tissue is made up of two components: the organic part that contains fibres whereas the inorganic part consists of the minerals(hydroxyapatite). (toppr.com)
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  • The aim of this Journal is to publish high quality articles on related aspects of public health, health policy and clinical analysis which can improve health care and outcomes for persons suffering from bone diseases, moreover mitigate the conditions related to bone disorders globally. (imedpub.com)
  • Bone oncology may be classified as "primary tumors", which originate in bone or from bone-derived cells and tissues, and "secondary tumors" which originate in other sites and spread (metastasize) to the skeleton. (imedpub.com)
  • Neurofibrosarcoma is a malignant tumor that develops from connective tissue (muscle, fat, or bone) surrounding a nerve or from soft tissue such as muscle or skin. (staminacomfort.com)
  • It is present under the skin as subcutaneous tissue in between and around muscles, nerves and blood vessels in sub-mucosa of gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract, in the bone marrow, between the lobes and lobules of compound glands and in mesenteries and omenta. (kidzspark.com)
  • The primary tissue of bone, osseous tissue, is a relatively hard and lightweight composite material, formed mostly of calcium phosphate in the chemical arrangement termed calcium hydroxylapatite. (kidzspark.com)
  • Bone tissue is also called the osseous tissue. (kidzspark.com)
Group of heritable1
  • The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are described as a group of heritable heterogenous connective tissue disorders, meaning different genetic variations are present with different classifications of EDS. (goodhealthphysicaltherapy.com)
Scleroderma5
  • Scleroderma - causes scar tissue to form in the skin, internal organs, and small blood vessels. (upmc.com)
  • There are more than 200 of these conditions, including genetic disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma , and cancers such as soft tissue sarcomas . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Mixed connective tissue disease, as first described in 1972, is "classically" considered as an "overlap" of three diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. (digestivetracthealth.com)
  • Scleroderma - an activation of immune cells which produces scar tissue in the skin, internal organs, and small blood vessels. (wikidoc.org)
  • They are also seen with a number of diseases, including acne rosacea, birthmarks, scleroderma, several types of inherited disorders, or with prolonged use of oral or topical corticosteroids. (theoceanclinic.com)
Fibres3
Patients with connective1
Diagnosis5
Extracellular4
Fibers6
  • A shortage of tropoelastin reduces the amount of mature elastin protein that is processed and available for forming elastic fibers. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The second type, neurofibroma, is a benign tumor that develops from nerve cells (schwann cells), their supporting tissue (collagen and elastin fibers), and blood vessels. (staminacomfort.com)
  • Connective tissue is made up of many different components, primarily elastin, collagen fibers, ground substance (gelatinous material that fills the spaces between fibers and cells), and immune cells. (goodhealthphysicaltherapy.com)
  • Carrying extra weight for a long time causes damage to your collagen and elastin fibers. (lssjacksonville.com)
  • The paired corpora cavernosa contain erectile tissue and are each surrounded by the tunica albuginea, a dense fibrous sheath of connective tissue with relatively few elastic fibers. (medscape.com)
  • The erectile tissue within the corpora contains arteries, nerves, muscle fibers, and venous sinuses lined with flat endothelial cells, and it fills the space of the corpora cavernosa. (medscape.com)
Diseases25
Symptoms10
Body's4
  • Your body's connective tissue is the "glue" that connects, supports, or separates your organs and other structures. (upmc.com)
  • These factors make the body's own immune system attack healthy cells and tissues. (upmc.com)
  • tissue that supports the body's joints and organs). (medlineplus.gov)
  • There are many different types of collagen protein in each of the body's tissues. (wikidoc.org)
Abnormalities1
  • Researchers have found that the loss of the ELN gene is associated with the connective tissue abnormalities and heart disease in many people with this condition. (rareguru.com)
Bones3
  • Connective tissue provides the framework and support for tissues throughout the body, including bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Collagen is a significant part of your tissues and bones, and your body requires a proper amount of collagen on a daily basis. (practicethis.com)
  • This is a flexible connective tissue found in many areas in the bodies of humans and other animals, including the joints between bones, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the elbow, the knee, the ankle, the bronchial tubes, and the intervertebral discs. (kidzspark.com)
Cells and tissues1
Made of collagen1
20221
  • 2022). Fibronectin isoforms in skeletal development and associated disorders. (mcgill.ca)
Systemic1
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis - Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disorder in which immune cells attack and inflame the membrane around joints. (wikidoc.org)
Gene7
  • Sometimes, a gene may change during or after pregnancy, resulting in a child having a sporadic genetic connective tissue disease when no family history of the condition exists. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Stickler syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder , which means a person needs only one altered gene to develop the condition. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The most significant causes and risk factors for developing mixed connective tissue disease are certain gene patterns that are inherited from ancestors. (digestivetracthealth.com)
  • This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. (medlineplus.gov)
  • in the gene and occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Prior to the identification of PIK3CA as the causative gene, PROS was separated into distinct clinical syndromes based on the tissues and/or organs involved (e.g. (beds.ac.uk)
  • ELN helps with neurodevelopment, and when this gene is missing, it can cause problems with the connective tissues. (powerofpositivity.com)
Elasticity4
Immune1
  • People with thyroid autoimmune disorders have a confused immune system generally and often have some other non-thyroid related antibodies like ant-parietal ones. (gravesdiseaseunmasked.com)
Rheumatoid arthritis1
Consists3
Medically1
Digestive Tract1
  • Gelatin is healing to the digestive tract, connective tissues, and organs. (furlys.com)
Blood vessel walls2
  • Connective tissue disorders are a weakening of the blood vessel walls and other tissues. (upmc.com)
  • Connective tissue surrounds the blood vessel walls, muscles, and nerves, also influencing these systems as well. (goodhealthphysicaltherapy.com)
Cardiovascular2
  • In addition, ALA may help to maintain healthy neural tissues, promote proper glucose metabolism and support healthy cardiovascular function. (bemo.co.nz)
  • Cardiovascular (heart) disease (elastin arteriopathy) - any artery may be narrowed. (rareguru.com)
Adipose tissue2
  • Connective Tissue Associated with Muscle Tissue Quiz: Connective Tissue Associated with Muscle Tissue Structure of Skeletal Muscle Quiz: Structure of Skeletal Muscle Muscle Contraction Types … Adipose tissue or body fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. (kidzspark.com)
  • It acts as insulation, storing energy as adipose tissue (fat). (goodhealthphysicaltherapy.com)
Tumors2
  • Others prevent premature aging, tumors, nerve disease and connective tissue disorders. (shirleys-wellness-cafe.com)
  • Neurofibromatosis is not a single medical illness, but rather three distinct disorders characterized by the growth of tumors in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that transmit signals between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body. (staminacomfort.com)
Loose connec1
  • It is the diaphysis which houses the marrow cavity which is majorly composed of loose connective tissue and is responsible for producing blood cells . (toppr.com)
Skin22
Affects3
  • RA is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the joints. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Generally, our tissues dry out as we get older and that affects our flexibility. (yoganatomy.com)
  • Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a debilitating disorder that affects the horse's lymphatic system in the lower limbs. (horsedvm.com)
Abnormality2
Structural3
Subcutaneous2
  • Beneath the dermis lies the subcutaneous layer or hypodermis, which is composed of adipose or fatty tissue. (natmedworld.com)
  • The subcutaneous connective tissue of the penis and scrotum has abundant smooth muscle and is called the dartos fascia, which continues into the perineum and fuses with the superficial perineal (Colle) fascia. (medscape.com)
Genes2
  • Williams syndrome is caused by a deletion in the 7q11.23 region which includes at least 17 genes, resulting in a neurodevelopmental disorder [ 4 ]. (springer.com)
  • One of the genes that are responsible for creating the protein known as Elastin is within this sector. (powerofpositivity.com)
Skeletal2
  • Vitamin A is essential in skeletal growth, testicular and ovarian function, embryonic development, and differentiation of tissues. (shirleys-wellness-cafe.com)
  • Learn more about Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal Systems . (toppr.com)
Chronic2
  • Chronic obstructive lung disease is a disorder in which subsets of patients may have dominant features of chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Myofascial release experts purport that memory can be stored in the guarding patterns of the tissue, explaining some chronic, non-responsive fascial dysfunction. (goodhealthphysicaltherapy.com)
Genetic disorder2
  • Williams syndrome is rare genetic disorder resulting in neurodevelopmental problems. (springer.com)
  • The condition of pachydermoperiostosis may masquerade as acromegaly but is a genetic disorder, usually autosomal recessive, leading to elevated prostaglandin E2 levels. (medscape.com)
Framework2
Fibrous3
  • The periosteum is made up of cellular and fibrous tissue and plays a crucial role in the attachment to muscles and joints as it is this layer which contains tendon and ligament attachments. (toppr.com)
  • The distribution and ratio of each of these in a particular make-up of connective tissue will determine what the connective tissue looks like (i.e. fibrous versus ligamentous). (goodhealthphysicaltherapy.com)
  • Along the inner aspect of the tunica albuginea, flattened columns or sinusoidal trabeculae composed of fibrous tissue and smooth muscle surround the endothelial-lined sinusoids (cavernous spaces). (medscape.com)
Fascia2
  • Stretching could be generally defined as lengthening muscle tissue and accompanying fascia with the intent to maintain or increase range of motion. (yoganatomy.com)
  • Fascia is a connective tissue creating a continuous system throughout the body, becoming a means of directing and transferring mechanical forces within the body. (goodhealthphysicaltherapy.com)
Abundant2