Bones are made up of different types of connective tissue, including bone tissue and marrow. Bone tissue is either spongy or compact depending on the organization of the cells and matrix. It has thicker, denser fibers and fewer cells. read more
Another type of connective tissue is dense or fibrous connective tissue, which can be found in tendons and ligaments. These structures help attach muscles to bones and link bones together at joints. Dense connective tissue is composed of large amounts of closely packed collagenous fibers. read more
A body is a structure that is composed of many different parts. To name a few, there is a skeleton, muscle tissue, many internal organs and skin covering it all. But are these body parts simply floating loosely within a body, balanced on top of one another? The answer is certainly no. read more