muscle tissue

tissue /tis·sue/ (tish´u) an aggregation of similarly specialized cells which together perform certain special functions.

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adenoid tissue  lymphoid t.

adipose tissue  connective tissue made of fat cells in meshwork of areolar tissue.

areolar tissue  connective tissue made up largely of interlacing fibers.

bony tissue  bone.

brown adipose tissue  a thermogenic type of adipose tissue containing a dark pigment, and arising during embryonic life in certain specific areas in many mammals, including humans; it is prominent in the newborn.

cancellous tissue  the spongy tissue of bone.

cartilaginous tissue  the substance of cartilage.

chromaffin tissue  a tissue composed largely of chromaffin cells, well supplied with nerves and vessels; it occurs in the adrenal medulla and also forms the paraganglia of the body.

cicatricial tissue  the dense fibrous tissue forming a cicatrix, derived directly from granulation tissue.

connective tissue  the stromatous or nonparenchymatous tissues of the body; that which binds together and is the ground substance of the various parts and organs of the body.

elastic tissue , elastic tissue, yellow connective tissue made up of yellow elastic fibers, frequently massed into sheets.

endothelial tissue  endothelium.

epithelial tissue  epithelium.

erectile tissue  spongy tissue that expands and becomes hard when filled with blood.

extracellular tissue  the total of tissues and body fluids outside the cells.

fatty tissue  adipose t.

fibrous tissue  the common connective tissue of the body, composed of yellow or white parallel fibers.

gelatinous tissue  mucous t.

glandular tissue  an aggregation of epithelial cells that elaborate secretions.

granulation tissue  the newly formed vascular tissue normally produced in healing of wounds of soft tissue, ultimately forming the cicatrix.

gut-associated lymphoid tissue  (GALT) lymphoid tissue associated with the gut, including the tonsils, Peyer's patches, lamina propria of the gastrointestinal tract, and appendix.

indifferent tissue  undifferentiated embryonic tissue.

interstitial tissue  connective tissue between the cellular elements of a structure.

lymphadenoid tissue  tissue resembling that of lymph nodes, found in the spleen, bone marrow, tonsils, and other organs.

lymphoid tissue  a latticework of reticular tissue, the interspaces of which contain lymphocytes.

mesenchymal tissue  mesenchyme.

mucous tissue  a jellylike connective tissue, as occurs in the umbilical cord.

muscle tissue , muscular tissue the substance of muscle, consisting of muscle fibers, muscle cells, connective tissue, and extracellular material.

myeloid tissue  red bone marrow.

nerve tissue , nervous tissue the specialized tissue making up the central and peripheral nervous systems, consisting of neurons with their processes, other specialized or supporting cells, and extracellular material.

osseous tissue  the specialized tissue forming the bones.

reticular tissue , reticulated tissue connective tissue consisting of reticular cells and fibers.

scar tissue  cicatricial t.

sclerous tissues  the cartilaginous, fibrous, and osseous tissue.

skeletal tissue  the bony, ligamentous, fibrous, and cartilaginous tissue forming the skeleton and its attachments.

subcutaneous tissue  the layer of loose connective tissue directly under the skin.

white adipose tissue , yellow adipose tissue the adipose tissue comprising the bulk of the body fat.

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muscle tissue,

n extremely elastic, vascular connective tissue that can shorten or elongate to effect movement.

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Patient discussion about muscle tissue.

Q. How can one with fibromyalgia build muscle strength? What is the best way to build muscle (core and upper body, especially) when one has fibromyalgia and suffers from 24 to 48 hours of severe spasm and pain in the shoulders and neck whenever any lifting (with arms or of the upper torso against gravity) is done?

A. i found this site VERY useful:
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good luck!

Q. How long steroids takes for me to build my muscles? I am very much eager to go for muscle building. I feel that if I take steroids then it is a better option to build good muscle cuts. But as I know that it has bad impact on general health so I do not want to keep that option as such now. But I want to how long it takes for me to build my muscles?

A. brandon is right,even in pulmonary medicine,steroids are used as a last try,in breaking a asthmatic attack,,,,the one thing i know it does,in simple terms,is take all the calcium out of your bones......mrfoot56

Q. What are muscle cramps caused from? I am a 30 year old woman and am pregnant. I keep on getting a muscle cramps on the back on my lower leg. It really hurts! What is causing it and how can I prevent it?

A. No one really knows why women have leg cramps when they're pregnant but it is very common. It's possible that your leg muscles are tired from carrying around the extra weight. Or they may be aggravated by the pressure your expanding uterus puts on the blood vessels that return blood from your legs to your heart and the nerves that lead from your trunk to your legs. To prevent it Avoid standing or sitting with your legs crossed for long periods of time. Stretch your calf muscles regularly during the day and before bed.
Rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes when sitting.
Take daily walks, unless your midwife or doctor has advised you not to exercise. Lie down on your left side to improve circulation to and from your legs.
Stay hydrated during the day by drinking water regularly.