what's areolar tissue
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n. Loose, irregularly arranged connective tissue that consists of collagenous and elastic fibers, a protein polysaccharide ground substance, and connective tissue cells.
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It is most widely spread, occuring beneath the epidermis of skin. It makes the skin elastic and helps it to withstand pulling strain. It is also called packing tissue.
Other categories Connective Tissue proper:
Fatty tissue forming padding under the skin. It has specialised cells which store fat. This tissue forms padding under the skin and around kidneys, eyeball, etc. Padding under skin acts as an insulation retaining body heat.
It is made up of elongated cells which are referred to as fibres. The fibres are strong and bundled together by Areolar Tissue. They form the "Tendons" which connects muscle to bone and "Ligaments" which connects bone to bone and hold them in position.