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Histology Vocab
Human Anatomy and Phiosology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| collagen fibers | protein in white fibers of connective tissue and in bone matrix |
| columnar | elongated cells |
| reticular connective tissue | thin, collagenous fibers in a 3d network |
| keratin | found in epidermis hair and nails |
| adipose tissue | fat |
| elastic fibers | yellow, stretchy fibers found in connective tissue |
| skeletal muscle | attaches to bone and is controlled by conscious effort |
| smooth muscle | involuntary movements of internal organs |
| neuron | highly specialized nerve cells |
| transitional epithelium | many layers of cube-shaped and elongated cells |
| simple | single layer |
| loose fibrous connective tissue | binds organs and holds tissue fluids |
| reticular fibers | structure within a network of like structures in connective tissues |
| cartilage | rigid connective tissue that provides support, framework, and attachments |
| squamous | flattened cells |