Connective Tissue Collection (#6)

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4415
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior oblique view of the hips showing some of the muscles (red) of the buttocks. These are shown attached to the femurs (thigh bones) and the pelvis bones

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4416
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior oblique view of the hips showing some of the muscles (red) of the buttocks. These are shown attached to the femurs (thigh bones) and the pelvis bones

Mouse tail, light micrograph
Mouse tail. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a mouses tail. At centre is the tail vein, which contains red blood cells. A smaller vein (purple squiggle) is seen at top centre left

Hair follicles, SEM
Hair follicles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through freeze- fractured hair follicles in the skin

Skin layers, light micrograph
Skin layers. Coloured light micrograph of a section through human skin layers. The top layer is the stratum corneum (flaky, orange), a cornified layer of the epidermis that is composed of flattened

Periodontal ligament fibres, SEM
Periodontal ligament fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of periodontal ligament fibres (red). These fibres, a specialised type of connective tissue

Collagen fibres, TEM
Collagen fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of collagen protein fibres. Collagen has a high tensile strength, providing structure and elasticity to skin, tendons

Connective tissue fibres
Connective tissue. False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bundles of collagen and elastic fibres which form part of the connective tissue

Neural connective tissue, SEM
Neural connective tissue. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of collagen bundles forming the delicate connective tissue called endoneurium

Coloured SEM of collagen connective tissue fibres
Collagen connective tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of connective tissue formed by bundles of wavy collagen fibres. Red blood cells (red) are also seen

Coloured SEM of fat cells in adipose tissue
Fat cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of fat cells (orange), also known as adipocytes, in human adipose connective tissue

SEM of fat cells
Adipose tissue. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of the large fat cells that make up adipose connective tissue. The round cells (green) are known as adipocytes

False-colour TEM of collagen fibrils

TEM of fat cells
Adipose tissue. Coloured Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of a section through the large fat cells (adipocytes) that make up adipose connective tissue

Prostate gland, light micrograph
Prostate gland. Coloured light micrograph of a section through a prostate gland. The prostate is a large male gland that surrounds the neck of the bladder and the urethra

Collagen bundles, SEM
Collagen bundles. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of collagen bundles from the delicate connective tissue endoneurium. Endoneurium wraps around and between individual nerve fibres (axons)

Artwork of collagen fibres in connective tissue
Artwork representing collagen fibres. They are found throughout the connective tissue which provides structural and metabolic support for other tissues and organs throughout the body

Immunofluorescent LM of skin fibroblast cells

False-colour SEM of a fat cell (adipocyte)

Artwork of elastin fibre network in human skin
Elastin. Illustration of the network of elastin fibres that gives human skin its elasticity. This connective tissue protein is also found in the heart, the lungs and in the walls of arteries

False-colour SEM of connective tissue
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human connective tissue, showing collagen fibres, which appear as an irregular mass of yellow strands

False-colour TEM of collagen fibres
False colour transmission electron micrograph showing fibrils of collagen, the principal component of white connective tissue

Collagen fibres, SEM
Collagen fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of healthy collagen fibres from human connective tissue. Collagen is the major structural protein in the body

Ovarian tissue, SEM
Ovarian tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the medulla of an ovary showing blood vessels (pink)

Tooth dentine, SEM
Tooth dentine. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dentine from a milk tooth. The bulk of a tooth is formed of dentine, a mineralised connective tissue with a similar composition to bone

Dentin tooth tissue, SEM
Dentin tooth tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dentin tooth tissue. Dentin is mineralised connective tissue that makes up the majority of a tooth

Oesophagus wall, light micrograph
Oesophagus wall. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the human oesophagus, which passes food from the mouth to the stomach

Trachea epithelium, light micrograph
Trachea epithelium. Light micrograph of a vertical section through the pseudostratified columnar epithelium from the trachea

Outer layers of the eye, SEM
Outer layers of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the choroid (top) and sclera (bottom) layers of the eye. The sclera is the white outer layer of the eye

Skeletal muscle fibre. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of skeletal muscle fibre. This type of muscle is striated

Smooth muscle, SEM
Smooth muscle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of smooth muscle from the trachea (windpipe). Smooth muscle is not under voluntary control, unlike skeletal (striated) muscle

Blood vessel, SEM
Blood vessel. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a congested blood vessel in human foreskin. The vessel is filled with erythrocytes (red blood cells)

Mast cell, SEM
Mast cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Mast cells are a type of white blood cell that are found in connective tissue

Red blood cells and molecules, artwork
Red blood cells and drug molecules, computer artwork. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are responsible for supplying tissues with oxygen and are the most abundant type of cell in the blood

Lacrimal gland, SEM

Uterus cells, TEM
Uterus cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of endometrial cells (yellow) from the uterus. These cells form the endometrium, the epithelial tissue lining inside the uterus

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Connective tissue is a remarkable network that holds our bodies together, providing support and structure to various organs and systems. In the anatomy of the human knee joint, connective tissue plays a crucial role in maintaining stability and allowing smooth movement. Lactating breast tissue, as seen under a light microscope, showcases the intricate arrangement of connective fibers that aid in milk production. Examining tendons through scanning electron microscopy reveals their strong composition primarily made up of collagen fibers. These tough yet flexible strands provide resilience and enable efficient transmission of forces between muscles and bones. Artwork depicting outer ankle ligaments (C013 / 4452) illustrates how connective tissue safeguards joints from excessive movements while ensuring proper alignment during physical activities. Similarly, inner ankle ligaments (C013 / 4451) contribute to joint stability by connecting bones within the ankle region. Even on a microscopic level, connective tissue continues to amaze us. Computer artwork showcasing red blood cells highlights their vital role in transporting oxygen throughout our body via an intricate network of capillaries embedded within this specialized type of connective tissue. Delving into human tooth anatomy through artwork unveils another aspect where they are present – supporting structures like periodontal ligament that anchor teeth firmly within the jawbone. Fibroblast cells depicted in artwork demonstrate their pivotal function in synthesizing extracellular matrix components such as collagen and elastin – essential for wound healing and maintaining overall tissue integrity. Mesenchymal stem cells captured using scanning electron microscopy exhibit immense potential for regenerative medicine due to their ability to differentiate into various cell types found within different types of connective tissues. The optic nerve fibers imaged under SEM highlight how delicate yet resilient these structures are, responsible for transmitting visual information from our eyes to the brain with utmost precision thanks to surrounding supportive connective tissues. Lastly, examining fat tissue at high magnification reveals its unique structure composed mainly of adipocytes, which store energy and provide insulation.