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  2. Loose connective tissue - Wikipedia

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    Schematic representation of the composition of loose connective tissue. It is a pliable, mesh-like tissue with a fluid matrix and functions to cushion and protect body organs. Fibroblasts are widely dispersed in this tissue; they are irregular branching cells that secrete strong fibrous proteins and proteoglycans as an extracellular matrix.

  3. Lamina propria - Wikipedia

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    The connective tissue of the lamina propria is loose and rich in cells. The cells of the lamina propria are variable and can include fibroblasts, lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages, eosinophilic leukocytes, and mast cells. [2] It provides support and nutrition to the epithelium, as well as the means to bind to the underlying tissue.

  4. Stroma (tissue) - Wikipedia

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    Stroma (from Ancient Greek στρῶμα 'layer, bed, bed covering') is the part of a tissue or organ with a structural or connective role. It is made up of all the parts without specific functions of the organ - for example, connective tissue, blood vessels, ducts, etc.

  5. Subcutaneous tissue - Wikipedia

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    It is composed of adipocytes, which are grouped together in lobules separated by connective tissue. [5] The number of adipocytes varies among different body areas, while their size varies according to the body's nutritional state. [12] It acts as padding and as an energy reserve, as well as providing some minor thermoregulation via insulation.

  6. Connective tissue - Wikipedia

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    Connective tissue has a wide variety of functions that depend on the types of cells and the different classes of fibers involved. Loose and dense irregular connective tissue , formed mainly by fibroblasts and collagen fibers , have an important role in providing a medium for oxygen and nutrients to diffuse from capillaries to cells, and carbon ...

  7. Fascia - Wikipedia

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    It consists mainly of loose areolar and fatty adipose connective tissue and is the layer that primarily determines the shape of a body. [ medical citation needed ] In addition to its subcutaneous presence, superficial fascia surrounds organs , glands and neurovascular bundles , and fills otherwise empty space at many other locations.

  8. Endothoracic fascia - Wikipedia

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    The endothoracic fascia is the layer of loose connective tissue deep to the intercostal spaces and ribs, separating these structures from the underlying pleura. This fascial layer is the outermost membrane of the thoracic cavity. The endothoracic fascia contains variable amounts of fat.

  9. Mediastinum - Wikipedia

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    The mediastinum (from Medieval Latin: mediastinus, lit. 'midway'; [2] pl.: mediastina) is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity.Surrounded by loose connective tissue, it is a region that contains vital organs and structures within the thorax, namely the heart and its vessels, the esophagus, the trachea, the vagus, phrenic and cardiac nerves, the thoracic duct, the thymus and the lymph ...