Soft
Soft Tissue
Soft tissue (/sɒft 'tɪʃu:/) refers to the tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body. This includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, fat, vessels, nerves, and synovial membranes. It is not hardened tissue like bone.
Etymology
The term "soft tissue" is derived from the Old English sōfte meaning "gentle, easy, calm" and the Latin tegere which means "to cover". It was first used in the medical context in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Muscle: A type of soft tissue that is responsible for the ability to move.
- Tendon: A type of soft tissue that connects muscle to bone.
- Ligament: A type of soft tissue that connects bone to bone.
- Skin: The outermost layer of soft tissue in the body.
- Fat: A type of soft tissue that stores energy and provides insulation.
- Vessel: A type of soft tissue that transports blood throughout the body.
- Nerve: A type of soft tissue that transmits signals between different parts of the body.
- Synovial Membrane: A type of soft tissue that lines the cavities of joints.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Soft
- Wikipedia's article - Soft
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