Areolar connective tissue

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Areolar connective tissue

Definition

Loose connective tissue located at the outer and inner layers of organs. Examples: submucosal connective tissue, tunica adventitia of artery, papillary dermis, superficial fascia of dorsum of hand.

Also known as loose areolar connective tissue — per UBERON

The Areolar connective tissue is a part of the None.

Also identified as