Connective Tissue Types and Characteristics

Vocabulary flashcards defining the key types, cellular compositions, locations, and functions of connective tissues based on lecture notes.

Loose Areolar Connective Tissue

A type of tissue containing fibroblasts and all 3 fiber types(collagen, elastic, reticular). Function to support and surround structures and organs. found in the papillary layer of the dermis.

Loose Adipose Connective Tissue

Contains Adipocytes(fat cells) and lipid droplets. Function to store fat, cushion and protect the body. Found behind the eyes and around kidneys

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Contains collagen fibers (tightly packed parallel), fibroblast nuclei. It provides strength and resists stress in one direction. found in tendons and ligaments

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Contains collagen fibers that are crisscrossed in an irregular pattern, fibroblast nuclei. Function to strengthen and supports areas that experience stress in many areas. Found in dermis of the skin

Hyaline Cartilage Connective Tissue

Contains chondrocytes and collagen. Function is to support and protect body structure and provide smooth surfaces at joints.

Fibrocartilage Connective Tissue

Contains collagen fibers and chondrocytes. Functions is limiting movemnt. Found in pads within knee joints

Elastic Cartilage Connective Tissue

Contains chondrocytes in a thread-like network of elastic fibers. provides support. found in epiglottis

Compact Bone Connective tissue

protects organs. Found on the surface of the bone

Blood Connective tissue

contains erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes. Transports oxygen and nutrients