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