PART A ASSESSMENT- LAB 9
areolar tissue
binds skin to underlying organs
bone (compact)
cells in solid matrix arranged around central canal
blood
contains large amounts of fluid and transports nutrients, wastes and gases
elastic cartilage
forms framework of outer ear
reticular connective tissue
forms supporting tissue in walls of liver and spleen
hyaline cartilage
forms the end of many long bones
adipose tissue
functions as hear insulator beneath skin
dense connective tissue
main tissue of tendons and ligaments
bone (compact)
matrix contains collagen fibers and mineral salts
elastic connective tissue
occurs in some ligament attachment between vertebrae and larger artery walls
fibrocartilage
pads between vertebrae that are shock absorbers
adipose tissue
provides stored energy supply in fat droplets in cytoplasm