Connective Tissue - Histology Lecture - PDF
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Al-Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University
Dr. Eman El-Kordy
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This document is a lecture on connective tissue, covering its general characteristics, functions, cells, fibers, and origin. It then explores various types of connective tissue and includes a clinical correlation on Marfan syndrome.
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” قالوا سبحانك ال علم لنا إال ما علمتنا إنك أنت العليم الحكيم “ صدق هللا العظيم سورة البقرة ايت 32 1 Al-Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University College of Medicine HB1 COURSE HISTOLOGY LECTU...
” قالوا سبحانك ال علم لنا إال ما علمتنا إنك أنت العليم الحكيم “ صدق هللا العظيم سورة البقرة ايت 32 1 Al-Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University College of Medicine HB1 COURSE HISTOLOGY LECTURE Connective Tissue DR. EMAN EL-KORDY 2 OUTLINES 1- GENERAL CHARACTERS AND FUNCTIONS OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE 2- STRUCTURE OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE 3- CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELLS 4- CONNECTIVE TISSUE FIBERS 5- ORIGIN OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE 6- TYPES OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE 3 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Reticular fiber Collagen – tough; provides high tensile strength Reticular – branched collagenous Elastic – long, thin fibers that allow fibers that form delicate networks for stretch 20 21 22 Mesenchyme Figure 4.6 25 26 27 Loose areolar tissue 29 Loose areolar tissue 30 Adipose connective tissue 31 32 33 35 36 Elastic Connective tissue 37 Clinical Correlation Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects connective tissue, which provides support for the body and organs. Marfan syndrome can damage the blood vessels, heart, eyes, skin, lungs, and the bones of the hips, spine, feet, and rib cage. 39 40