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This human anatomy ClipArt gallery offers 54 illustrations of human connective tissues, including fibrous connective tissue (e.g., ligaments, tendons), cartilage, osseous tissue, and adipose tissue.

"Tendons are white, glistening cords, or straps, which connect the muscles with the bones." — Blaisedell, 1904

Achillles tendon

"Tendons are white, glistening cords, or straps, which connect the muscles with the bones." —…

Fat vesicles in adipose (fatty) tissue. Adipose tissue is a subtype of connective tissue consisting of a growth of small sacs containing fat bound together by connective tissue and small blood vessels.

Adipose Tissue

Fat vesicles in adipose (fatty) tissue. Adipose tissue is a subtype of connective tissue consisting…

1. A portion of adipose (fat) tissue; 2. Minute bags containing the fat; 3. A cluster of the bags, separated and suspended.

Adipose Tissue

1. A portion of adipose (fat) tissue; 2. Minute bags containing the fat; 3. A cluster of the bags, separated…

Adipose tissue from omentum. The fat cells are arranged as groups between the bundles of connective tissue.

Adipose Tissue from Omentum

Adipose tissue from omentum. The fat cells are arranged as groups between the bundles of connective…

Fibrous cartilage connective tissue from the symphysis pubis, magnified. Cartilage is a structure without blood vessels and nerves, containing cells lying in a dense substance, which on boiling becomes jelly-like, resembling glue. It is mainly found in the joints, but also in the ear, nose, and air passages of the chest.

Cartilage Tissue

Fibrous cartilage connective tissue from the symphysis pubis, magnified. Cartilage is a structure without…

"Showing (1) cartilage with martrix and cells; (2) cartilage with matrix containing cells and white fibers." — Blaisedell, 1904

Longitudinal section of cartilage

"Showing (1) cartilage with martrix and cells; (2) cartilage with matrix containing cells and white…

The process of converting cartilage to bone.

Ossifying Cartilage

The process of converting cartilage to bone.

Cartilage is made up of string-like fiber and few cells.

White Fiber Cartilage

Cartilage is made up of string-like fiber and few cells.

A single film of the cellular tissue lifted up, and slightly distended.

Cellular Tissue

A single film of the cellular tissue lifted up, and slightly distended.

A portion of cellular tissue, very highly magnified, showing the strings of globules of which its ultimate fibers are supposed to consist.

Cellular Tissue

A portion of cellular tissue, very highly magnified, showing the strings of globules of which its ultimate…

"Presently in the production of ordinay connective tissue, fibers of two kinds make their appearance in the intercellular substance, and to all appearance independent of the cells. Those of the one kind are highly elastic and refracting, not easily affected by reagents, stain deeply with magenta, run singly, always branch, and become united with neighboring fibers so as to form a network throughout the tissue." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Connective Tissue

"Presently in the production of ordinay connective tissue, fibers of two kinds make their appearance…

"Presently in the production of ordinay connective tissue, fibers of two kinds make their appearance in the intercellular substance, and to all appearance independent of the cells. Those of the other kind are excessively fine and indistinct, never run singly but always in bundles, and generally with a wavy course, are readily affected by reagents, and, in vertebrates, yield gelatin on boiling." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Connective Tissue

"Presently in the production of ordinay connective tissue, fibers of two kinds make their appearance…

White fibrous tissue, a type of connective tissue composed of smaller fine wavy interlacing fibers which branch and join each other along with yellow fibrous tissue.

Connective Tissue

White fibrous tissue, a type of connective tissue composed of smaller fine wavy interlacing fibers which…

Yellow fibrous tissue, a type of connective tissue composed of larger fibers which branch and join each other along with white fibrous tissue.

Connective Tissue

Yellow fibrous tissue, a type of connective tissue composed of larger fibers which branch and join each…

Dissection to show the lateral part of the cricothyroid membrane. The right ala of the thyroid cartilage has been removed.

Cricothyroid Membrane

Dissection to show the lateral part of the cricothyroid membrane. The right ala of the thyroid cartilage…

The elastic fibers from the ligamenta subflava.

Elastic Fibers

The elastic fibers from the ligamenta subflava.

"The superficial veins in front of the elbow-joint. B', tendon of biceps muscle; Bi, brachialis internus muscle; Pt, pronator teres muscle; 1, median nerve; 2, 3, 4, nerve-branches to the skin; B, brachial artery, with its small accompanying veins; cep, cephalic vein; bas, basilic vein; m', median vein; *, junction of a deep-lying vein with the cephalic." —Martin, 1917

Elbow-Joint

"The superficial veins in front of the elbow-joint. B', tendon of biceps muscle; Bi, brachialis internus…

Ciliated epithelial tissue, which is covered with long waving hair-like projections (cilia). It is found in air passages, Eustachian and Fallopian tubes, and the upper part of the uterus. The cilia serve to carry secretions away.

Ciliated Epithelial Tissue

Ciliated epithelial tissue, which is covered with long waving hair-like projections (cilia). It is found…

Columnar epithelium lining a gland. It consists of conical cells laid side by side, their ends forming the surface of the membrane and is found in the stomach, intestines, and elsewhere.

Columnar Epithelial Tissue

Columnar epithelium lining a gland. It consists of conical cells laid side by side, their ends forming…

Pavement (flat) epithelium tissue, which is composed of flat scales, with nuclei of varying size and is found in the skin, serous membranes, lining of blood vessels, and many ducts.

Pavement Epithelial Tissue

Pavement (flat) epithelium tissue, which is composed of flat scales, with nuclei of varying size and…

"Fatty tissue is fibrous connective tissue unfiltrated with fat." — Richardson, 1906

Fat Tissue

"Fatty tissue is fibrous connective tissue unfiltrated with fat." — Richardson, 1906

"The connective tissue with white fibers sometimes forms a very thin sheet, as in the delicate covering of a bone known as the periosteum, or it may be made up into ropelike bands, as in the ligaments of joints and the tendons of muscles." — Blaisedell, 1904

White fibrous tissue

"The connective tissue with white fibers sometimes forms a very thin sheet, as in the delicate covering…

The tendons attached to the index finger.

Finger Tendons

The tendons attached to the index finger.

The tendons attached to the right index finger.

Tendon Attached to the Finger

The tendons attached to the right index finger.

Ligaments of the plantar surface of the foot.

Ligaments of the Foot

Ligaments of the plantar surface of the foot.

"Tendons on the Top of the Right Foot." — Blaisedell, 1904

Tendons of the foot

"Tendons on the Top of the Right Foot." — Blaisedell, 1904

Projections of two types of flexor tendon sheaths. Note that in the hand upon the right side there is a continuation between the little finger and the ulnar bursa, and also between the thumb and radial bursa. Note also the connecting sheaths between. In the hand upon the left side the sheaths are separated not alone from their respective fingers but from each other. The type noted upon the right side is the one usually found.

Tendon Sheaths of Wrist and Hand

Projections of two types of flexor tendon sheaths. Note that in the hand upon the right side there is…

"Tendons on the Back of the Left Hand" — Blaisedell, 1904

Tendons of the hand

"Tendons on the Back of the Left Hand" — Blaisedell, 1904

Dissection of the structures beneath Poupart's ligament. The (*) indicates the iliopectineal intermuscular septum attached to the capsule of the hip joint along the inner part of its anterior surface.

Inguinal Region and Hip Joint

Dissection of the structures beneath Poupart's ligament. The (*) indicates the iliopectineal intermuscular…

A view of the larynx showing the vocal ligaments. Labels: 1, The anterior edge of the larynx. 4, The posterior face of the thyroid cartilage. 5, The arytenoid cartilages. 6, The vocal ligaments. 7, The origin within the angle of the thyroid cartilage. 9, 10, The glottis.

A View of the Larynx Showing the Vocal Ligaments

A view of the larynx showing the vocal ligaments. Labels: 1, The anterior edge of the larynx. 4, The…

A back view of the cartilages and ligaments of the larynx. Labels: 1, The posterior face of the epiglottis. 3, The os hyoides. 4, The lateral ligaments which connect the os hyoides and thyroid cartilage. 5, The posterior face of the thyroid cartilage. 6, The arytenoid cartilages. 7, The cricoid cartilage. 8, The junction of the cricoid and the arytenoid cartilages. 12, The first ring of the trachea.

A Back View of the Cartilages and Ligaments of the Larynx

A back view of the cartilages and ligaments of the larynx. Labels: 1, The posterior face of the epiglottis.…

A side view of the cartilages of the larynx. Labels: *, The front side of the thyroid cartilage. 1, The os hyoides (bone at the base of the tongue). 2, The ligament that connects the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage. 3, 4, 5, The thyroid cartilage. 6, The cricoid cartilage. 7, The trachea.

A Side View of the Cartilages of the Larynx

A side view of the cartilages of the larynx. Labels: *, The front side of the thyroid cartilage. 1,…

Arytenoid cartilages of the larynx. These are pitcher-like cartilages that are 2 in number, pyramidal-shaped, and situated on the upper margin of the cricoid cartilage posteriorly, closing in the back of the larynx.

Arytenoid Cartilages of the Larynx

Arytenoid cartilages of the larynx. These are pitcher-like cartilages that are 2 in number, pyramidal-shaped,…

Laryngeal cartilages and ligaments from in front.

Cartilage of the Larynx

Laryngeal cartilages and ligaments from in front.

The cartilages and ligaments of the larynx viewed from in front.

Cartilages and Ligaments of Larynx

The cartilages and ligaments of the larynx viewed from in front.

Profile view of the cartilages and ligaments of the larynx.

Cartilages and Ligaments of Larynx

Profile view of the cartilages and ligaments of the larynx.

The cartilages and ligaments of the larynx as seen from behind.

Cartilages and Ligaments of Larynx

The cartilages and ligaments of the larynx as seen from behind.

Cartilages from the larynx seen from the front. Labels: 1, vertical ridge of pomum Adami; 2, right ala; 3, superior cornu; 4, inferior cornu; 5, 6, cricoid cartilage; 5, inside of the posterior part; 6, anterior narrow part of the ring; 7, arytenoid cartilages.

Cartilages from the Larynx

Cartilages from the larynx seen from the front. Labels: 1, vertical ridge of pomum Adami; 2, right ala;…

Cricoid cartilage of the larynx, situated below the thyroid.

Cricoid Cartilage of the Larynx

Cricoid cartilage of the larynx, situated below the thyroid.

Thyroid cartilages of the larynx.

Thyroid Cartilages of the Larynx

Thyroid cartilages of the larynx.

The ligament of Lisfranc (internal cuneimetatarsal).

Ligament of Lisfranc

The ligament of Lisfranc (internal cuneimetatarsal).

A portion of the stomach, showing its internal surface or mucous coat. Mucous membranes line various cavities of the body, which are exposed to the air.

Mucous Membrane

A portion of the stomach, showing its internal surface or mucous coat. Mucous membranes line various…

Section of mucous membrane lining body of uterus (decidua vera); fourth month of pregnancy.

Mucous Membrane of Uterus in Fourth Month of Pregnancy

Section of mucous membrane lining body of uterus (decidua vera); fourth month of pregnancy.

Uterine mucous membrane with part of muscular tissue.

Uterine Mucous Membrane

Uterine mucous membrane with part of muscular tissue.

The pericardium is a conical serofibrous sac in which the hear and the commencement of the great vessels are contained. Show are the ligaments of the pericardium. Right lateral view, showing the right vertebropericardial ligaments, the right phrenopericardial, and the superior and inferior sternopericardial ligaments.

Pericardium Ligaments

The pericardium is a conical serofibrous sac in which the hear and the commencement of the great vessels…

A diagram exhibiting the relative position of the elements of Serous and Mucous membranes. Labels: 1, Epithelium, composed of nucleated cells. 2, Basement layer. 3, Fibrous layer, in which arteries and veins (4) terminate in a capillary network.

Serous and Mucous Membranes

A diagram exhibiting the relative position of the elements of Serous and Mucous membranes. Labels: 1,…

A serious membrane. These line all closed cavities, or sac, of the body, and are reflected over the organs contained in them. They form a shut sac, completely excluding the air.

Serous Membrane

A serious membrane. These line all closed cavities, or sac, of the body, and are reflected over the…

Section of synovial membrane. Labels: a, endothelial covering of the elevations of the membrane; b, subserous tissue containing fat and blood vessels; c, ligament covered by the synovial membrane.

Synovial Membrane

Section of synovial membrane. Labels: a, endothelial covering of the elevations of the membrane; b,…

Transverse section of a tendon, showing grouping of primary, secondary, and tertiary bundles of tendon tissue.

Transverse Section of a Tendon

Transverse section of a tendon, showing grouping of primary, secondary, and tertiary bundles of tendon…

Tendons attached to a finger.

Tendons Attached to a Finger

Tendons attached to a finger.

The arrangement of the tendons of a finger. At <em>a b c </em> are the 3 bones of the finger. At <em>f</em> is the tendon that bends the second bone, <em>b</em>. This is divided into two parts, just at its end, where it is fastened to the bone. Through this division the tendon <em>e</em> passes, to go to the last bone, <em>c</em>.

Tendons of a Finger

The arrangement of the tendons of a finger. At a b c are the 3 bones of the finger. At f…

The tendons reach only to the wrist. Fine cords pass to the fingers.

Tendons of the Arm

The tendons reach only to the wrist. Fine cords pass to the fingers.

"Along with white fibrous tissue, the yellow fibrous tissue... makes the coats of the arteries, and certain ligaments, elastic." &mdash; Blaisedell, 1904

Yellow elastic tissue

"Along with white fibrous tissue, the yellow fibrous tissue... makes the coats of the arteries, and…

Mature white fibrous tissue of tendon, consisting mainly of fibers with a few scattered fusiform cells.

White Fibrous Tissue of the Tendon

Mature white fibrous tissue of tendon, consisting mainly of fibers with a few scattered fusiform cells.