PPT-CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Dr Iram Tassaduq Connective tissue is the term traditionally applied to a basic type of tissue of mesodermal origin which provides structural and metabolic support for other tissues and organs throughout the body also known as Supporting tissue. Tissues (generic). Digital Laboratory. It’s best to view this in . Slide Show . mode, especially for the quizzes.. This module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.. After completing this exercise, you should be able to:. KEEPING THE BODY TOGETHER. Functions of connective tissue:. Interconnection of tissues. Support and motion. Storage. Cushioning and insulation. Enclosing and separating. Transport. protection. Characteristics of connective tissue. CONNECTIVE TISSUE. Connective tissue is one of the basic tissues which gives structural and metabolic support to the organ and other tissue of the body.. It connects other tissues.. . CONNECTIVE TISSUE. I. t is a type of tissue that connect and support other body tissues, also called supporting tissue.. CLASSIFOCATION:. Classified on the basis of following four criteria. Relative proportion of various fibers. CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER ADIPOSE TISSUE q Adult connective tissues * most abundant and widely distributed tissue. * functions:. binds structures together. supports and protects . fills spaces. produces blood cells. stores energy. provides immunity. General Characteristics. Does have blood vessels- . variations in blood supply (ligaments and tendons don’t heal as fast because they are poorly vascularized). Cartilage is avascular –no blood supply- heals very slowly. MMHS Anatomy. Location and Description. Location. :. Found throughout the body but never exposed to the . external. environment.. Description. :. Made up of . specialized. cells.. Contains extracellular . MMHS Anatomy. Location and Description. Location. :. Found throughout the body but never exposed to the . external. environment.. Description. :. Made up of . specialized. cells.. Contains extracellular . VIBS 289. . . Larry Johnson Texas A&M University. Mast cell. Macrophage. Fibroblasts. Fibroblasts. Plasma cell. Fat cells. Function of Connective Tissue. A. General . Characteristics. 1. Connective tissues function to . bind structures, provide support and protect, serve as frameworks, fill spaces, store fat, produce blood cells, protect against infections, and help repair tissue damage.. Zargar. Most diverse and abundant tissue. Main classes. Connective tissue proper. Cartilage. Bone tissue. Blood. Characteristics. Mesenchyme. as their common tissue of origin (. mesenchyme. derived from mesoderm). (cartilage and bone. ). Specialized Connective Tissue . * Include : Skeletal connective tissue (cartilage and bone).. skeletal connective tissue. :. Cartilage:. is a flexible connective tissue that keeps . -our second tissue type-. Text readings: chapter. 5. Connective Tissue. Lecture Outline. Function and Common Characteristics of all Connective Tissues. Connective Tissue Proper : its cells, fibers, and ground substance.