Dense connective tissue

This tutorial from Ken Hub explores dense connective tissue, a type of connective tissue proper. It covers its properties, functions, and subtypes: dense irregular and dense regular connective tissues. Dense irregular tissue provides strength in all directions, found in skin and organ walls. Dense regular tissue, found in tendons and ligaments, offers strength in one direction. The tutorial also discusses clinical aspects like tendonitis and concludes with a recap of key points.

What is the significance of the arrangement of collagen fibers in dense irregular connective tissue?

What are the main functions of dense regular connective tissue?

In what ways do ligaments differ from tendons in terms of structure?

Explain the clinical condition known as tendonitis.