Tissues in the Human Body
Bone (Osseous) Connective Tissue
Location: bones Function: supports and protects
Nervous Tissue
Location: brain, spinal cord, nerves Function: transmit electrical signals
Hyaline Cartilage
Location: forms most embryonic skeleton, covers ends of long bones Function: supports and reinforces; cushioning
Fibrocartilage
Location: intervertebral discs (between the vertebrae/spine) Function: tensile strength to absorb compressive strength
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Location: kidney tubules, ovary surfaces Function: secretion and absorption
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Location: kidneys, air sacs of lungs Function: diffusion and flitration
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
Location: large glands, parts of male urethra Function: secretion
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Location: lines digestive tract Function: absorption, secretion of mucous
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Location: lining of esophagus Function: protects underlying tissues
Reticular Connective Tissue
Location: lymph nodes and spleen Function: soft internal skeleton that supports
Skeletal Muscle
Location: skeletal muscles attached to bones Function: voluntary movement, locomotion
Dense Connective Tissue
Location: tendons and ligaments Function: attaches muscles to bones or muscles
Areolar Connective Tissue
Location: under epithelium Function: wraps and cushions organs
Adipose Connective Tissue
Location: under skin, kidneys, breasts Function: provides/reserves food fuel, insulates, supports
Cardiac Muscle
Location: walls of heart Function: contracts, propels blood into circulation
Smooth Muscle
Location: walls of hollow organs Function: propels substances along passageways
