International Review of Connective Tissue Research

Contributors

Preface

Contents of Previous Volumes

Medical and Surgical Applications of Collagen

I. Introduction

II. Properties Favoring the Use of Collagen

III. General Technology

IV. Forms of Collagen Products

V. Applications of Collagen

References

Structure and Biosynthesis of Basement Membranes

I. Introduction

II. Preparation of Basement Membranes

III. Solubility Studies

IV. Composition

V. Nature of the Structural Components

VI. Biosynthesis of Basement Membranes

VII. Conclusions

References

The Structure of Joints

I. Introduction

II. Articular Structures

III. The Synovial Membrane

IV. Articular Cartilage

V. Synovial Fluid

VI. Intra-articular Discs, Menisci, and Fat Pads

References

Functional Properties of Collagenous Tissues

I. Introduction

II. Morphology of Collagenous Tissue

III. Basic Mechanics

IV. Mechanical Properties of Parallel-Fibered Collagenous Tissue

V. Correlation between Morphology and Mechanics

VI. Functional Changes in Collagenous Tissues

VII. Concluding Remarks

References

Scanning Electron Microscopy of Connective Tissues in Health and Disease

I. Introduction

II. Principles and Practice of Scanning Electron Microscopy

III. Scanning Electron Microscopy of Tissue Components

IV. Dermis

V. Tendon

VI. Fascia and Dupuytren's Contracture

VII. Fibrocartilage

VIII. Articular Cartilage

IX. Bone

X. Teeth

XI. Discussion

References

Freeze-Etched Connective Tissue

I. Introduction

II. Freeze-Etching

III. Studies of Freeze-Etched Connective Tissue

IV. Conclusions

References

Author Index

Subject Index