Connective Tissues

Adipose (fat) CT

Function: Energy storage, insulation

Location: subcutaneous or fat on organs

Dense Regular CT

Function: resist stress in one direction

Location: tendons and ligaments

Elastic Cartilage CT

Function: provide flexibility, elastic support

Location: earlobe

Fibrocartilage CT

Function: resist compression and absorb shock

Location: knees or in the verdibre

Dense Irregular CT

Function: withstands unpredictable stress

Location: lining of bones and cartilage

Reticular CT

Function: Forms supportive stroma (framework)

Location: lypatic organs that word to protect us

Hyaline Cartilage CT

Function: holds airway open and moves vocal cord

Location: trachea or the larynx

Areolar CT

Function: connects the skin to deep tissue

Location: lining epitheal in between muscles

Blood

Function: connects all systems of the body and transports oxygen, nutrients, and wastes

Location: circulatory system

Bone

Function: support and protects vital organs

Location: anywhere there is bone