Types of connective tissue
Tendons
Ligaments
Cartilage
Tendons
Muscle to bone or other connective tissue
Elastic but can’t stretch like muscle
Warmup is essential
Ligaments
Bone to bone Non-elastic Stability for joints Cannot regain original length once stretched See book *
Connective tissue
Joins bones to bones
Muscles to muscles
Protective and stabilizing function
Prone to injury