1. Areolar Connective Tissue – Gel-like matrix with all three fiber types. (Collagen Fibers / Elastic / Fibroblast)

Function – Wraps and cushions organ and body structures; stores fluids.

Location – Hypodermis; Surrounding most capillaries.

2. Adipose Connective Tissue (Fat Tissues) – Matrix as in areolar but very sparse (Adipocytes – fat cells / stores oil).

Function – Provides reserve food fuel; insulates against heat loss; supports and protects organs.

Location – Hypodermis; Abdomen.

3. Dense Regular Connective Tissue – Large network of parallel collogen fibers.

Function – Helps withstand stress. Attaches muscle to bone (tendons); Attaches bone to bone (ligaments).

Location – Tendons; Ligaments.

4. Haylin Cartilage – Large network of firm collagen fibers.

Function – Support; reinforcement; cushions; resists stress.

Location – Embryo; Cartilage.

5. Bone – Collecting of collagen fibers; hard; calcified matrix.

• Vascular

• A lot of innervations (nerves)

• Asteocytes (cells of bones) – Found in cells in lacunae.

• Inorganic; Salts