Soft tissue
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Soft tissue refers to the tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body. It includes muscles, tendons (bands of fiber that connect muscles to bones), fat, blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, and synovial membranes (thin sheets of tissue that line the joints and tendon sheaths). Soft tissue is not hard like bone.
Types of Soft Tissue[edit | edit source]
There are several types of soft tissue, including:
- Adipose tissue: Also known as fat, this type of soft tissue stores energy in the form of fat and insulates the body.
- Connective tissue: This type of tissue supports and binds other body tissues and organs together, holding them in place.
- Epithelial tissue: This tissue forms the outer layer of the body and also lines organs and cavities within the body.
- Muscle tissue: This tissue is responsible for movement in the body. There are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
- Nervous tissue': This tissue is responsible for transmitting signals in the body. It consists of neurons and supporting cells.
Diseases and Disorders[edit | edit source]
There are many diseases and disorders that can affect the soft tissue. These include:
- Soft tissue sarcoma: A type of cancer that begins in the soft tissues.
- Fibromyalgia: A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain.
- Tendinitis: Inflammation or irritation of a tendon.
- Myofascial pain syndrome: A chronic pain disorder that affects the muscles and fascia throughout the body.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for soft tissue disorders depends on the specific condition. It may include physical therapy, medication, or in some cases, surgery.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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