Hyaline means “glass-like” or “transparent” because of how it looks under the microscope. It is the most common cartilage and can be found in locations such as trachea, articular surfaces of bones, larynx and nasal septum. Even though it’s called … Continue reading Hyaline Cartilage
Fibrocartilage is similar to hyaline cartilage but with the addition of thick and dense collagen fibers that are deposited in the extracellular matrix. It can be found in locations where shock absorption is needed such as intervertebral discs and symphyses … Continue reading Fibrocartilage
Elastic cartilage is similar to cartilage but with the additional elasticity due to the elastic fibers that are deposited in the extracellular matrix. It can be found in the external ear, external auditory canal, epiglottis and part of the laryngeal … Continue reading Elastic Cartilage
Bone tissues support and allow body movements. It provides mineral storage of calcium and phosphate, and bone marrow assists in the production of blood cells. It is a tissue composed of cells and the ground substance is mineralized extracellular matrix … Continue reading Bone
This tissue type contains mostly elastic fibers. As a result, it lend the structure it forms recoil after stretching. It can be found in the walls of major arteries such as aorta and of the bronchial tubes. Continue reading Elastic Connective Tissue
Dense irregular CT are collagen fibers arranged irregularly, unlike dense regular CT. The result is a tissue type that can withstand tension (pulling) in many directions. One common location where this can be found is in the dermis of skin. … Continue reading Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
From SMC collection. Continue reading Membranous Bone Development in Fetal Skull
Areolar tissue is the most common connective tissue in the body. It is a network of loosely organized collagen, elastic and recticular fibers that are maintained by fibrocytes. This mesh allows blood vessels, nerve and interstitial fluids to penetrate. Immune … Continue reading Areolar Tissue
Dense regular connective tissue composed of collagen fibers arranging in a parallel fashion and are themselves produced and maintained by fibrocytes. Because of the arrangement, dense regular CT can resist pulling in the direction parallel to the fibers (tensile strength) … Continue reading Dense Regular Connective Tissue
Reticular fibers is a type of connective tissue normally found in lymphatic organs. It is composed of Type III collagen that form a network that act as a mesh for cells. Pictures were taken from slides of unknown organism and … Continue reading Reticular Fibers
Kit Ng, Ph.D. 