skeletal tissue

A specialized form of connective tissue in which the extracellular matrix is firm, providing the tissue with resilience, and/or mineralized and that functions in mechanical and structural support.[VSAO].

Type Organ
Body System Skeletal

Sub-structures

cartilage tissue Organ chondroid tissue Organ mineralized skeletal tissue Organ non-mineralized chondroid tissue Organ odontoid tissue Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the skeletal tissue?
A specialized form of connective tissue in which the extracellular matrix is firm, providing the tissue with resilience, and/or mineralized and that functions in mechanical and structural support.[VSAO].
What body system is the skeletal tissue part of?
The skeletal tissue is part of the Skeletal.

Related Structures

articular surface articular system joint system articulation joint Atlas (C1) Atlas attachment site axial skeleton plus cranial skeleton skeleton axiale Axis (C2) Axis bone collagen fibril

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