connective tissue
type of biological tissue
adipose tissue
loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes
subcutaneous tissue
lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates
ligament
type of tissue that connects bones to other bones
soft tissue
the tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body, not being hard tissue; tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, fibrous tissues, fat, and synovial membranes (connective tissue), and muscles, nerves and blood vessels
Cardiac skeleton
The cardiac skeleton is a high density single structure of connective tissue that forms and anchors the valves and influences the forces exerted through them
adventitia
outer layer of fibrous connective tissue surrounding an organ, vessel, or other structure
Catch connective tissue
kind of connective tissue in echinoderms
loose connective tissue
category including areolar tissue and adipose tissue
plantar fascia
aponeurosis of the sole of the foot
granulation tissue
new tissue that forms on a wound's surface
dense connective tissue
this contains more fiber and few cells than loose connective tissue
cartilage
resilient and smooth elastic tissue, rubber-like padding that covers and protects the ends of long bones at the joints
reticular connective tissue
type of connective tissue