CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER – 1

Distributed throughout the body it is the most common type of connective tissue.
It is constituted consists of resident cells, the predominant of which is fibroblasts, as well as macrophages, mast cells, and mesenchymal cells. Transient cells in varying numbers are common inhabitants of this tissue. Its extracellular matrix consists primarily of collagen, and its most important functions are:

– support of lining and glandular epithelia

– support of blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves

– support of muscle tissue components

– filling spaces within tissues, between tissues, and between organs

– protection and containment of organs by forming capsules around them

– containment and separation of skeletal muscles

– union of skeletal muscles to bones, forming tendons.

Depending on the relative proportion of cells and extracellular matrix, connective tissue proper can be classified as:
Loose connective tissue itself
Dense connective tissue itself, which can be: a) modeled or b) non-modeled

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