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Areolar Connective Tissue Areolar tissue consists of a meshwork of thin fibers that interlace in all directions, giving the tissue both elasticity and tensile strength (fig. 1-6). This type of connective tissue is extensively distributed throughout the body, and its chief function is to bind parts of the body together. Areolar tissue allows a considerable amount of movement to take place because of its elasticity. It is found between muscles and as an outside covering for blood vessels and nerves. The areolar tissue layer connects the blood vessels and nerves to the surrounding structures.
Figure 1-5.-Cuboidal epithelial tissue.
Figure 1-4.-Squamous epithelial tissue.
Figure 1-6.-Areolar connective tissue. |
 
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