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Connective Tissue Proper ((Reticular (Network of reticular fibers in a…

- - - - Found in lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, bone, marrow, and spleen)
      - Cells: fibroblast, macrophages, mast cells, and some
        
        Fibers form a soft internal skeleton that supports other cell types
  - - - Wraps and cushions organs
      - Widely distributed under epithelia of body
      - Plays important role in inflamation
  - - - Insulates against heat loss and protects organs
        
        Under the skin: around kidneys and eyeballs
        
        Within abdomen and in breasts.
- - - - Some elastic fibers.
        
        Mayor cell type is fibroblast
        
        Attaches muscles to bones or to other tissues.
        
        Withstands great tensile stress when a pulling force is applied in one direction.
      - Tendons, most ligaments.
  - - - Provide structural strenght
        
        Able to withstand tensions exerted in many directions.
        
        Major cell type is fibroblast; few elastic fibers.
      - Found in the skin dermis
- - - - Covers the end of long bones in joint cavities
    - - Cartilages of the nose, trachea, and larynx.