Connective Tissue Locations and Functions

Areolar Connective Tissue Functions

Wraps, cushions, binds; pathway for nerves and blood vessels. Loose.

Areolar Connective Tissue Locations

Found widely; especially in dermal papillae.

Adipose Connective Tissue Functions

Energy storage, insulations, and cushioning. Loose.

Adipose Connective Tissue Locations

Found widely; around organs and beneath skin.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue Functions

Resists pulling and tension in one direction.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue Locations

Tendons and ligaments.

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Functions

Resists pulling and tension in many directions.

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Locations

Deep dermis and fibrous capsules.

Reticular Connective Tissue Functions

Forms a supportive internal framework. Loose.

Reticular Connective Tissue Locations

Lymph nodes and spleen.

Elastic Connective Tissue Functions

Stretch and recoil. Dense

Elastic Connective Tissue Locations

Walls of arterial blood cells.

Cells

Fibroblasts, Adipocytes, Mesenchymal, Macrophages.

Protein Fibers

Collagen, Reticular, Elastic.

Ground Substance

Glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, glycoproteins.

Connective Tissue Functions

Supports, protects, and binds organs.