FMA113361 3D mesh
Linea alba
A fibrous midline raphe extending vertically along the anterior abdominal wall from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis, formed by the aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles.
Cartilage, ligaments, and other connective tissues support, connect, and separate structures. Their roles include stabilizing joints and distributing mechanical loads.
The BodyParts3D reference dataset models 40 pieces across 37 FMA concepts in the connective tissue layer, including major tendons (calcaneal tendon), aponeurotic midline structures (linea alba), laryngeal ligaments/membranes, and orbital check ligaments.
Connects bones to bones via ligaments to stabilize joints and guide physiological range of motion.
Transmits muscular forces to the skeleton through dense regular connective tissue tendons and aponeuroses.
Supports and separates anatomical compartments while distributing mechanical loads.
Review the primary anatomical landmarks below. Click Learn more to open the dedicated page for each structure, or click Select in 3D to inspect it on the interactive 3D model.
A fibrous midline raphe extending vertically along the anterior abdominal wall from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis, formed by the aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles.
The thick tendon in the posterior lower leg (Achilles tendon) connecting the calf muscles to the calcaneus bone of the heel.
The left calcaneal (Achilles) tendon transmitting plantarflexion force from the posterior leg muscles to the heel.
An elastic connective tissue band within the larynx supporting phonation and airway regulation.
A broad fibroelastic sheet connecting the superior margin of the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone.
A midline fibrous band in the posterior wall of the pharynx serving as the insertion site for the pharyngeal constrictor muscles.
Every anatomical structure assigned to the Connective tissue layer in atlas.json. Curated landmarks include a Learn more guide, and all 37 structures can be selected directly in the 3D viewer.
Launch the 3D viewer with the Connective tissue activated. Orbit the camera, use the Exploded View slider to separate overlapping pieces, and click individual structures to inspect their FMA reference ID and anatomical metadata.
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Cartilage, ligaments, and other connective tissues support, connect, and separate anatomical structures.
Their primary mechanical roles include stabilizing joints and distributing mechanical loads.
The atlas includes 40 modeled connective tissue pieces across the trunk, head/neck, and limbs.
Ligaments and cartilage bind skeletal elements together and cushion articular surfaces.
Tendons and aponeuroses (like the calcaneal tendon and linea alba) anchor skeletal muscles to bones and midline fascia.
Select an answer for each question below to verify your understanding of the connective tissue.