Location and Function of Dense Connective Tissue

Location of Dense Irregular Connective tissue

Skin

Location of Areolar Connective tissue

Under the skin and surrounding blood vessels, nerve bundles, muscles, and organs

Function of Dense Elastic Connective tissue

allows respiratory organs to recoil after inhalation which helps push blood through cardiovascular system

Function of Areolar Connective Tissue

connects skin to underlying muscle and protects/connects blood vessels, nerves and muscles

Location of Dense Regular connective tissue

forms ligaments, tendons, aponeuroses

Location of Dense Elastic Connective tissue

lungs, trachea, bronchi, aorta and other elastic arteries

Function of Dense Regular Connective tissue

resists pulling forces at attachment points

Function of Dense Irregular Connective tissue

resists pulling forces from many different directions that would tear skin when skin is stretched