Histology practical
compact bone
Function: Support, protection, Haematopoiesis Location: Femur, Tibia, Radius, Ulna, etc...
dense regular connective tissue
Function: connects muscles to bones, and muscle to muscle. Location: tendons and ligaments
smooth muscle
Function: contraction to move food along digestive system Location: Stomach, small intestine, large intestine
smooth muscle
Function: contracts to move food along digestive system Location: Stomach, small intestine, large intestine
simple cuboidal epithelium
Function: protection from abrasion, aid in the absorption and transport of filtered substances. Location: Kidneys
simple cuboidal epithelium
Function: protection from abrasion, aid in the absorption and transport of filtered substances. Location: kidneys
keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Function: protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion. Location: palmar, plantar
goblet cell
Function: Location:
simple squamous epithelium
Function: Diffusion Location: kidney
adipose tissue
Function: Insulation, absorbs impact Location: subcutaneous
reticular connective tissue
Function: Provide support to the organs Location: Liver, kidney, spleen, lymph nodes
pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Function: Secretion and absorption Location: Trachea, upper respiratory system
compact bone
Function: Support, protection, Haematopoiesis Location: Femur, humerus, radius, ulna, tibia, etc...
elastic connective tissue
Function: allows recoil of tissue following stretching Location: Aorta
areolar connective tissue
Function: binds organs together & holds tissue fluids Location: Skin, blood vessels, nerves.
loose (areolar) connective tissue
Function: binds organs together & holds tissue fluids Location: Skin, blood vessels, nerves.
dense regular connective tissue
Function: binds organs together, anchors muscle to bone; bone to bone Location: tendons and ligaments
adipose tissue
Function: insulation, impact absorption Location: subcutaneous
skeletal muscle
Function: movement of the skeleton Location: attached to skeletal bones
keritanized stratified squamous epithelium
Function: protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion. Location: palmar, plantar
hyaline cartilage
Function: provides flexible support Location: Trachea
elastic cartilage
Function: provides support, tolerates distortion w/o damage & returns to original shape Location: outer ear
neuron
Function: relay and transmit information Location: Brain, spinal cord, nerves
neuron
Function: relays and transmits impulses Location: Brain, spinal cord, nerves
fibrocartilage
Function: resists compression, prevents bone to bone contact & limits relative movement Location: pubic synthesis, intervertebral disks.
pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Function: secretion and absorption Location: Trachea
transitional epithelium
Function: stretches readily and permits distension of urinary organ by contained urine Location: Urinary bladder, ureters
blood
Function: transport O2 Location: bloodstream, heart, veins, bones
dense irregular connective tissue
Function: withstand tension, provide structural strength Location:Dermis of the skin
reticular connective tissue
Function:Support organs Location: liver, kidney, spleen
hyaline cartilage
Function:facilitating smooth movements. It is also provides flexibility and support. Location: Trachea (perichondrium)
cardiac muscle
Function:pumping of blood through the heart Location: Aorta, wall of heart
cardiac muscle
Function:pumping of blood through the heart Location: Aorta, wall of heart.
simple columnar epithelium
Function:secrete mucus to protect against bacteria Location: Small intestine, large intestine
