Connective Tissue
Of animal tissue.
Tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments.
This concept's ID is @1~28903
Bone
- bone
Rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates.
- marrow
The fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones.
- collagen
A fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields...
- matrix
The body substance in which tissue cells are embedded.
Muscular Structure
- sinew
A cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment.
- ligament
A sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles...
Also contains
- skin
A natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest...
- fascia
A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs...
- scar tissue
The connective tissue that forms a scar; consists of fibroblasts in new scars and collagen...
- elastic tissue
Connective tissue consisting chiefly of elastic fibers found in the dermis of the...
- granulation
New connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during...
- areolar tissue
Fibrous connective tissue with the fibers arranged in a mesh or net.
- mast cell
A large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which...
- submucosa
The connective tissue beneath mucous membrane.
- perineurium
The sheath of connective tissue that covers a bundle of nerve fibers.
- perimysium
The sheath of connective tissue that covers a bundle of muscle fibers.
- endoneurium
Delicate connective tissue around individual nerve fibers in nerve.
- histiocyte
A macrophage that is found in connective tissue.