Connective Tissues

Connective Tissue
 most widespread and diverse tissue

Main Components
 Cells
 Protein fiber
 Ground substance
Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue
 good blood supply,
surrounds organs, blood
vessels, and binds skin
 good blood supply, stores energy,
insulates organ, acts as a cushion
 provides a supportive framework
 Richer blood supply, can handle stress,
found in skin and on covering of bone
 Found in trachea, vocal cords
and some artery walls
 Poor blood supply, slow to heal,
caps some bones, is found in nose
and respiratory
 is a very tough, absorbs shock,
is found in spinal discs and meniscus
 Very flexible, is found in the ear
and epiglottis
 less flexible, rich blood supply,
provide support and protection
 Less flexible, rich blood supply,
provide support and protection