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Chapter-05 Connective Tissue

BOOK TITLE: Atlas of Histology for Medical Students

Author
1. Dixit Shilpi Gupta
2. Ghatak Surajit
ISBN
9789352701285
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14186_6
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), India
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), India
Chapter keywords
Connective tissue, embryonic connective tissue, connective tissue proper, specialized connective tissue, collagen fiber, elastic fiber, reticular fiber

Abstract

The objective of this chapter is to introduce the connective tissue. Tissue that fills the intercellular space between more specialized elements, supports and holds them together is called connective tissue. Connective tissues are classified as embryonic connective tissue, connective tissue proper and specialized connective tissue. Cells include mesenchymal cells, fibroblasts, fibrocytes, adipose cells, reticular cells, pigment cells, macrophages, mast cells and plasma cells. Fibers include collagen fibers, elastic fibers, and reticular fibers. Clinical images are also provided in the chapter.

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