ANATOMY / THE VISUAL PRACTICAL ATLASHistology
Histology
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Tissue identification through diagrams and micrographs.
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Connective & supporting tissues
Dense connective tissue
Resists tensile forces; fibre arrangement reflects the direction of mechanical loading.
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Connective & supporting tissues
Reticular connective tissue
Provides a supporting framework in several lymphoid and haematopoietic organs.
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Connective & supporting tissues
Hyaline cartilage
Provides resilient support and smooth articular surfaces; its collagen is mostly type II.
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Connective & supporting tissues
Elastic cartilage
Maintains flexible shape, for example in auricle and epiglottis.
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Connective & supporting tissues
Fibrocartilage
Combines tensile resistance and compressive support at heavily loaded sites.
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Connective & supporting tissues
Compact bone: osteon
Provides rigid load-bearing support while maintaining living cells through vascular canal systems.
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