The bone contains osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation and osteoclasts are for bone resorption.
Bone – gives support, shape and protection to the body. It also functions as storage for calcium and other minerals in the body. Inside the bone is also the red bone marrow which allows the production of RBCs, WBCs and platelets.
There are two types of bone: Compact and spongy.
*Compact bone – is the rigid type of bone. It is found in the outer layer of long bones.
*Spongy bone – is the porous type of bone. It provides flexibility without compromising the strength of the bone. It is found in the middle part of long bones and is abundant in the fingers.
Elastic cartilage – The cells present in this tissue are chondrocytes that are inside a lacuna. There is an appearance of elastic fibers in the matrix. This type of connective tissue gives support and moderate elasticity to certain parts of the body. It also provides strength and shape to the organs in which they are present. It is only seen in the external part of the ear, epiglottis and larynx.
White Fibrous Tissue – this is a dense regular connective tissue. It is white in color and hard but flexible. The cells present here are fibroblasts and has many fibers in its matrix. The collagen fibers are arranged regularly at one direction. Thus, this type of tissue is relatively strong in one direction as well. This tissue is usually seen in the skin (dermis), ligaments, tendons, cartilage and bones. It protects and supports the surrounding structures present.
The bone contains osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation and osteoclasts are for bone resorption.
Bone – gives support, shape and protection to the body. It also functions as storage for calcium and other minerals in the body. Inside the bone is also the red bone marrow which allows the production of RBCs, WBCs and platelets.
There are two types of bone: Compact and spongy.
*Compact bone – is the rigid type of bone. It is found in the outer layer of long bones.
*Spongy bone – is the porous type of bone. It provides flexibility without compromising the strength of the bone. It is found in the middle part of long bones and is abundant in the fingers.
Elastic cartilage – The cells present in this tissue are chondrocytes that are inside a lacuna. There is an appearance of elastic fibers in the matrix. This type of connective tissue gives support and moderate elasticity to certain parts of the body. It also provides strength and shape to the organs in which they are present. It is only seen in the external part of the ear, epiglottis and larynx.
White Fibrous Tissue – this is a dense regular connective tissue. It is white in color and hard but flexible. The cells present here are fibroblasts and has many fibers in its matrix. The collagen fibers are arranged regularly at one direction. Thus, this type of tissue is relatively strong in one direction as well. This tissue is usually seen in the skin (dermis), ligaments, tendons, cartilage and bones. It protects and supports the surrounding structures present.