ct and cartilage location and fucntion

Areolar Ct

provides support cushioning and flexibility, found in the papillary layer of the dermis

adipose ct

stores energy and cushions organs, found around heart and other organs

reticular ct

a supportive framework for soft organs, found in liver and bone marrow

dense regular ct

provides strong resistance to pulling forces in one direction also does connecting, found in tendons and ligaments

dense irregular ct

provides strength and flexibility in multiple directions, found in the dermis of the skin

elastic ct

allows tissues to stretch and recoil, found in lungs and spinal ligaments