Connective Tissue Flashcards
Areolar connective tissue
Loose organization of collagen and some elastic fibers
What are the three types of loose connective tissue
Areolar
Adipose
Reticular
Adipose connective tissue is commonly known as
Fat tissue
Adipose connective tissue is composed primarily of
Adipocytes (fat cells)
What are the three categories of dense connective tissue
Dense regular connective tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue
Elastic connective tissue
Dense regular connective tissue
Contains tightly packed parallel collagen fibers
Dense irregular connective tissue
Contains bundles and clumps of collagen fibers in all directions
Elastic connective tissue
Has branching, densely packed elastic fibers
What are the three types of Cartilage
Hyaline cartilage
Elastic cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Hyaline cartilage looks like
Cells are Clear, glassy appearance under microscope
Elastic cartilage
Numerous densely packed elastic fibers
Fibrocartilage
Protein fibers in bundles between chondrocytes
What are the two types of bone
Compact bone
Spongy bone
Where can Areolar connective tissue be found
Blood vessels
Where can adipose connective tissue be found
Around organs
Where can elastic cartilage be found?
Outer ear
What is the dark circular structure at the center of a compact bone tissue
Central canal
What are the ring like layers that surround the center of compact bone tissue
Lamellae
This component of ground substance is a polysaccharide chain and is a good lubricant for joint cavities
Hyaluronic acid
