connective tissue types & cells

areolar

sparse, random arrangement of collagen fibers - found in organs

dense regular ct

collagen fibers organized directionally the same - found in tendons/ligaments

dense irregular ct

collagen fibers woven in multiple directions - found in dermis

adipose ct

stores fat in adipocytes; more cells than extracellular matrix - beneath skin

elastic cartilage

flexible, specialized connective tissue rich in elastin fibers that allows body structures to bend and return to their original shape - external ear

bone (osseosus) ct

calcified extracellular matrix (in the skeleton)

blood (hematopoietic) ct

fluid matrix containing cells - cardiovascular system

reticular fiber

support- gray stain

hyaline cartilage

most common and has fine collagenous fibers in matrix - in the soft part of nose/ends of bones in joints

fibrocartilage

tough and shock absorber for structures subjected to pressue - found in knees