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Anatomy & Physiology Tissue Types and Locations

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  • Adipose tissue
    A connective tissue that stores fat and is found around kidneys and eyeballs.
  • Areolar tissue
    A loose connective tissue that surrounds capillaries and supports organs.
  • Cardiac muscle
    Involuntary muscle tissue found only in the walls of the heart.
  • Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
    Epithelium with cilia that lines the trachea and helps move mucus.
  • Dense irregular connective tissue
    Connective tissue found in the submucosa of the digestive tract providing strength in multiple directions.
  • Elastic connective tissue
    Tissue rich in elastic fibers found in the walls of large arteries.
  • Elastic cartilage
    Flexible cartilage found in the epiglottis.
  • Reticular connective tissue
    Tissue forming the framework of lymphoid organs.
  • Simple columnar epithelium
    Single layer of tall cells lining the digestive tract.
  • Simple cuboidal epithelium
    Single layer of cube-shaped cells found in kidney tubules.
  • Simple squamous epithelium
    Single layer of flat cells found in alveoli for gas exchange.
  • Smooth muscle
    Involuntary muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs.
  • Stratified squamous epithelium
    Multiple layers of flat cells lining the esophagus for protection.
  • Transitional epithelium
    Epithelium that lines ureters and bladder, allowing stretch.