Anatomy & Physiology Tissue Types Functions and Locations

Simple Squamous Epithelial Function

Filtration, diffusion, and osmosis.

Simple Squamous Epithelial Location

The air sacs of the lungs, walls of capillares, linings of blood and lymph vessels. Covers surfaces.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Function

Secretion and absorption.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Location

Surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, and linings of certain gland ducts.

Simple Columnar Epithelial Function

Protection, secretion, and absorption.

Simple Columnar Epithelial Location

Bronchi and uterine tube lining

Stratified Squamous Epithelial Non-keratinized Function

Protection (including against friction).

Stratified Squamous Epithelial Non-keratinized Location

Lining of oral cavity, vagina, and anal canal.

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelial Function

Protection, secretion, movement of mucus and other substances. Contains cilia and goblet cells.

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelial Location

Linings of large glands and reproductive organs

Skeletal Muscle Function

Controls voluntary movements of the skeleton.

Skeletal Muscle Location

Muscles attached to bones.

Smooth Muscle Function

Controls involuntary movements of internal organs.

Cardiac Muscle Function

Controls heart movements.

Cardiac Muscle Location

The heart.

Nervous Tissue Function

Sensory reception and conduction of nerve impulses.

Nervous Tissue Location

Brain, spinal cord, and the PNS.

Compact Bone (Osseous) Tissue Function

Protects, supports, creates red blood cells. Contains osteocytes.

Compact Bone (Osseous) Tissue Location

The skeleton.

Adipose Tissue Function

Conserve heat and energy. Stores fat.

Adipose Tissue Location

Beneath the skin, around kidneys, behind eyeballs, on top of heart.

Areolar Tissue Function (Loose)

Binds organs, holds tissue fluids.

Areolar Tissue Location (Loose)

Beneath the skin, between muscles.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue Function

Attaches muscle to bone and muscle to muscle. Keeps tissue tension.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue Location

Tendons and ligaments.

Blood Tissue Function

Carries gases and nutrients through the body. Defends against disease. Clotting.

Blood Tissue Location

Throughout closed systems of blood vessels and heart chambers.

Hyaline Cartilage Function

Shock Absorber

Hyaline Cartilage Location

Found in the trachea, tip of nose, ends of joints.

Elastic Cartilage Function

Provides flexible framework.

Elastic Cartilage Location

Framework of the ear, larynx.

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelial Function

Protection.

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelial Location

The ducts of larger glands and the pancreas.

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Function

Gives tissue structural strength to prevent tearing

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Location

Reticular Layer of Dermis / Wall of digestive tract

Stratified Squamous Epithelial Keratinized Location

Epidermis of Skin

Stratified Squamous Epithelial Keratinized Function

Hard protection

Transitional Epithelium Function

Allows stretching of the tissue layer

Transitional Epithelium Location

Lining of the urinary bladder, urethra,

Reticular Connective Tissue Function

Flexible internal scaffolding that supports other types of cells

Reticular Connective Tissue Location

Lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow

Elastic Connective Tissue Function

Allows Recoil of tissue following stretching

Elastic Connective Tissue Location

Walls of large arteries and walls of bronchial tubes

Fibrocartilage Function

Shock Absorber with high tensile strength

Fibrocartilage Location

Intervertebral discs, pubic synthesis, and menisci of knee

Spongy Bone Function

Produce blood cells in a process called hematopoiesis

Spongy Bone Location

Deep in Compact Bone