MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Loose connective tissues are further classified into areolar, adipose and reticular tissue. Areolar tissues are widely distributed in the body and primarily function as a packing material between other tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three layers of meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The outer layer, the dura mater, is tough white fibrous connective tissue. The middle layer of meninges is arachnoid, which resembles a cobweb in appearance, is a thin layer with numerous threadlike strands that attach it to the innermost layer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Areolar connective tissue under a microscope has a characteristic mesh-like appearance because of its loosely dispersed protein fibers. The open spaces between the fibers are what give it the name ‘areolar’ (meaning ‘with open spaces’.)