1. Fibroblast enlarge and store fat; very little matrix
2. Beneath skin; around organs

1. Type of dense regular connective tissue which joins muscles to other muscle.
2. Ex. Connections between muscles of the cranium.

1. A connective tissue composed of formed elements suspended in a liquid matrix called plasma.

• Most rigid of connective tissues
• Extremely hard matrix of mineral salts (Calcium) deposited around collagen fibers

1. minute canals containing thin extensions of the osteocytes which connect the cells together.

• Also called spongy bone.
• Contains numerous bony bars and plates separated by irregular spaces.
• Contains red bone marrow- where red blood cells are formed.

1. Semi-solid connective tissue which lacks a blood supply and therefore heals somewhat slowly or not at all.

• Tubes that run through the middle of osteons.
• Contain nerves and blood vessels which bring nutrients to bone cells.

Type of wavy protein fibers with flexibility and tremendous strength.

• Stronger, outer portion of a long bone.
• Consists of many cylindrical-shaped units.
• Function:  Support; protection; mineral storage.

• Tissue which binds structures together, provides support and protection, fills spaces, produces blood cells, and stores fat.

• The skin; consists of an outer portion of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium attached to a thin layer of dense irregular connective tissue.

1. Bundles of nonparallel collagen fibers
2. Dermis of skin; joint capsules

1. bundels of parallel collagen fibers.
2. Tendons; ligaments; aponeuroses

1. Flexible cartilage found in the framework of the outer ear.

• Medium strength protein fibers that are good at retaining their original shape.

1. Special name for red blood cells.
2. Bond to and carry oxygen in blood.

1. Large star-shaped cells that produce extracellular fibers.

1. Cartilage containing strong collagen fibers located between the vertebrae.
2. Acts as a shock absorber and friction reducer.

1. Fine Collagen fibers
2. Ends of long bones; rib cartilages; nose

1. Small chambers which contain one or two cartilage producing cells.

Lamellae

• Thin, concentric layers created by the deposition of minerals into an osteon of compact bone.

• White blood cells
• Aid in fighting infection

Dense regular connective tissue which maintains the integrity of certain joints or holds bones together.

1. structure: collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers
2. Example: Between tissues and organs

1. Fibroblasts of reticular connective tissue are also called reticular cells.
2. The matrix contains only reticular fibers
3. This tissue is found in the spleen, thymus, and red bone marrow.

A nonliving, extracellular area that contains an organic ground substance and fibers.

1. Giant cells found in the bone marrow which fragment to form platelets.

• Fold of peritoneal membrane that attaches an abdominal organ to the abdominal wall.

• Membrane lining a body cavity or tube that opens to the outside of the body; sometimes called the mucosa.

Osteocytes

Osteoblasts

Osteoclasts

• Bone cells

• Cylindrical-shaped units of compact bone.

• Protective serous membrane which surrounds the heart.

1. Reticular fibers
2. Lymphatic organs and liver

• thin, highly branched collagenous fibers that form delicate supporting network.

1. Dense regular connective tissue which anchors the ends of skeletal muscle to bones.

1. Also known as platelets.
2. Are important to the initiation of blood clotting.
3. Formed from cells called megakaryocytes

1. The bars and plates found in cancellous bone.