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tendon
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> Dense fibrous tissue connecting muscle to periosteum of bone - allowing muscle force to move bone
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ligament
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> bands of connective tissue that connect bone to bone to provide stability and limit movement passively
3
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fascia
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> connective tissue
> connects and separates body parts
4
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articular capsule
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> continuous with periosteum - holds bones together + supports synovium (usually has fibrous layer and synovial layer)
5
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Synovial fluid
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> viscous solution that provides lubrication and nutrition to joint surfaces
6
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Fat pad
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> fills voids + reduces friction
> closely packed fat cells within fibrous tissue
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