#connective_tissue  tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
  supertype:  animal_tissue  the tissue in the bodies of animals
  substance:  collagen
  part:  histiocyte  intercellular_substance  mast_cell
  subtype:  tegument__skin__cutis__cuti  a natural protective covering of the body; site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body"
     subtype:  investment  outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
        subtype:  pellicle  thin protective membrane in some protozoa
     subtype:  thick_skin__thickskin  skin that is very thick (as an elephant or rhinoceros)
     subtype:  skin_graft  a piece of skin taken from a donor area and surgically grafted at the site of an injury or burn
     subtype:  buff  bare skin; "swimming in the buff"
     subtype:  dewlap  a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck
     subtype:  prepuce  a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis
     subtype:  foreskin__prepuce  a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris
     subtype:  scalp  the skin that covers the top of the head; "they wanted to take his scalp as a trophy"
     subtype:  hangnail__agnail  a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
  subtype:  areolar_tissue__areolartissue  fibrous connective tissue with the fibers arranged in a mesh or net
  subtype:  bone__os  rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
     subtype:  furcula  a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds
        subtype:  wishbone__wishing_bone__wishingbone  the furcula of a domestic fowl
     subtype:  splint_bone  a rudimentary splint-like metacarpal or metatarsal bone on either side of the cannon bone in the leg of a horse or related animal
     subtype:  pastern__fetter_bone  the part between the fetlock and the hoof
     subtype:  cannon_bone  greatly developed metatarsal or metacarpal bone in the shank or cannon part of the leg in hoofed mammals
     subtype:  fishbone  a bone of a fish
     subtype:  anklebone__astragal__astragalus__talus__talu  the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
     subtype:  cuboid_bone  the cube shaped bone on the outer side of the tarsus
     subtype:  carpal_bone__carpal__wrist_bone__wristbone  any of the eight small bones of the wrist
        subtype:  scaphoid_bone__os_scaphoideum__navicular  the largest wrist bone on the thumb side
        subtype:  lunate_bone__semilunar_bone__semilunarbone__os_lunatum  one of the eight small wrist bones
        subtype:  triquetral_bone__triquetral__os_triquetrum__cuneiform_bone__cuneiformbone__pyramidal_bone__pyramidalbone  a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones
        subtype:  pisiform_bone__pisiform__os_pisiforme  a small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral
        subtype:  trapezium_bone__trapeziumbone__trapezium__os_trapezium  the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals
        subtype:  trapezoid_bone__trapezoidbone__trapezoid__ostrapezoideum  the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones
        subtype:  capitate_bone__capitate__os_capitatum  the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal
        subtype:  hamate_bone__hamate__unciform_bone__os_hamatum  the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers
     subtype:  cartilage_bone__cartilagebone  any bone that develops within cartilage rather than a fibrous tissue
     subtype:  centrum  the main body of a vertebra
     subtype:  cheekbone__zygomatic_bone__zygomaticbone__mala__malar_bone__malarbone__jugal_bone__jugalbone__os_zygomaticum  the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
     subtype:  clavicle__collarbone  bone linking the scapula and sternum
     subtype:  coccyx__tail_bone  the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
     subtype:  dentine  bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
     subtype:  ethmoid_bone__ethmoidbone__ethmoid  one of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity
     subtype:  heelbone__calcaneus__calcaneu__os_tarsi_fibulare  the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
     subtype:  hipbone__innominate_bone__innominatebone  large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis
     subtype:  hyoid_bone__hyoidbone__hyoid__os_hyoideum  a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles
     subtype:  ilium  the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone
     subtype:  ischium__ischial_bone__ischialbone__os_ischii  one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium
     subtype:  long_bone__os_longum  in vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical marrow-containing bone of a limb
        subtype:  epiphysis__epiphysi  the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused
        subtype:  diaphysis__diaphysi__shaft  the main (mid) section of a long bone
        subtype:  arm_bone__armbone  a bone in the arm
           subtype:  humerus__humeru  bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
           subtype:  radius.arm_bone__radiu  the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm
           subtype:  ulna__elbow_bone__elbowbone  the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
        subtype:  leg_bone__legbone  a bone of the leg
           subtype:  femur__thighbone__femoris__femori  the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
           subtype:  fibula__calf_bone  the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
           subtype:  tibia__shinbone__shin  the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
     subtype:  lower_jaw__lowerjaw__mandible__mandibula__submaxilla__lower_jawbone__lowerjawbone__jawbone__jowl  the lower jawbone in vertebrates; it is hinged to open the mouth
        subtype:  lantern_jaw__lanternjaw  a long thin lower jaw
     subtype:  ramus__ramu  the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
     subtype:  membrane_bone  any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull
        subtype:  frontal_bone__frontalbone__os_frontale__forehead  the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: the forehead and the upper part of the orbits
        subtype:  parietal_bone  either of two skull bones between the frontal and occipital bones and forming the top and sides of the cranium
        subtype:  occipital_bone__occipitalbone  a saucer-shaped membrane bone that forms the back of the skull
     subtype:  metacarpal_bone__metacarpal  any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
     subtype:  metatarsal  any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes
     subtype:  nasal_bone__nasalbone__nasal__osnasale  an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
     subtype:  ossicle__ossiculum  a small bone; especially one in the middle ear
        subtype:  auditory_ossicle  ossicles of the middle ear that transmit acoustic vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear
           subtype:  malleus__malleu__hammer  the ossicle attached to the eardrum
           subtype:  incus__incu__anvil  the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes
           subtype:  stapes__stirrup  the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea
     subtype:  palatine_bone__palatine__os_palatinum  either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits
     subtype:  phalanx  any of the bones (or phalanges) of the fingers or toes
     subtype:  os_pubis__pubis__pubi__pubic_bone__pubicbone  one of the three sections of the hipbone; together the two pubic bones form the front of the pelvis
     subtype:  rib.bone__costa  any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
        subtype:  true_rib  one of the first seven ribs in a human being which attach to the sternum
     subtype:  round_bone__roundbone  bones that are round in shape
     subtype:  sacrum  wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
     subtype:  scapula__shoulder_blade__shoulder_bone  either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings
     subtype:  sesamoid_bone__os_sesamoideum  any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
        subtype:  patella__kneecap  a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
     subtype:  short_bone__shortbone__os_breve  a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions
     subtype:  sphenoid_bone__sphenoid__os_sphenoidale  butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
     subtype:  sternum  the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
     subtype:  corpus_sternum__gladiolus__gladiolu  the large central part of the breastbone
     subtype:  manubrium  the upper part of the breastbone
     subtype:  xiphoid_process__xiphoidproces  smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib
     subtype:  tarsal_bone__tarsal  any bone of the tarsus
     subtype:  temporal_bone__os_temporale  a thick bone forming the side of the human cranium and encasing the inner ear
     subtype:  tooth  hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
        subtype:  fang  hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison
        subtype:  tusk  a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog
        subtype:  conodont.tooth  tiny fossil cone-shaped tooth of the most primitive vertebrate: the conodont
        subtype:  pearly__chopper  informal terms for a human `tooth'
        subtype:  carnassial_tooth  the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of a carnivore; having sharp edges for cutting flesh
        subtype:  front_tooth__fronttooth__anterior  a tooth situated at the front of the mouth; "his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors"
           subtype:  bucktooth  a large projecting front tooth
        subtype:  back_tooth__posterior  a tooth situated at the back of the mouth
        subtype:  malposed_tooth  a tooth that has grown in a faulty position
        subtype:  permanent_tooth__permanenttooth__adult_tooth__adulttooth  any of the 32 teeth that replace the deciduous teeth of early childhood and (with luck) can last until old age
        subtype:  primary_tooth__primarytooth__deciduous_tooth__deciduoustooth__baby_tooth__milk_tooth  one of the first temporary teeth of a young mammal (one of 20 in children)
        subtype:  canine_tooth__canine__eyetooth__eye_tooth__eyetooth__dogtooth__cuspid  one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
           subtype:  fang.canine_tooth  canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey
        subtype:  premolar__bicuspid  a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars
        subtype:  incisor  a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws
        subtype:  molar__grinder  grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
           subtype:  wisdom_tooth  any of the last 4 teeth on each side of the upper and lower jaw; the last of the permanent teeth to erupt (between ages 16 and 21)
     subtype:  turbinate_bone__turbinatebone__turbinate__turbinal  any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates
        subtype:  nasal_concha__nasalconcha  one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity
     subtype:  tympanic_bone  the bone enclosing the middle ear
     subtype:  upper_jaw__upperjaw__upper_jawbone__upperjawbone__maxilla  the upper jawbone in vertebrates ; it is fused to the cranium
     subtype:  vertebra  one of the bony segments of the spinal column
        subtype:  cervical_vertebra__neck_bone  one of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region
           subtype:  atlas_vertebra__atlasvertebra__atlas__atla  the 1st cervical vertebra
           subtype:  axis_vertebra__axis  the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
        subtype:  thoracic_vertebra__dorsal_vertebra  one of 12 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; thoracic vertebrae extend from the seventh cervical vertebra down to the first lumbar vertebra
        subtype:  lumbar_vertebra  one of 5 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; lumbar vertebrae extend from the twelfth thoracic vertebra down to the sacral vertebrae
        subtype:  sacral_vertebra  one of 5 vertebrae in the human spine that fuse in the adult to form the sacrum
        subtype:  coccygeal_vertebra__coccygealvertebra__caudal_vertebra  one of 4 vertebrae in the human coccyx
     subtype:  zygoma__zygomatic_arch__zygomaticarch__arcus_zygomaticus__arcuszygomaticu  the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
     subtype:  modiolus  the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea
     subtype:  lacrimal_bone  small fragile bone making up part of the front inner walls of each eye socket and providing room for the passage of the lacrimal ducts
     subtype:  skull  the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
     subtype:  calvaria__skullcap  the dome of the skull
     subtype:  cranium__braincase__brainpan  the part of the skull that encloses the brain
     subtype:  occiput  back part of the head or skull
     subtype:  sinciput  the front part of the head or skull (including the forehead)
     subtype:  vomer  thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the posterior and inferior parts of the nasal septum
     subtype:  Wormian_bone__sutural_bone__suturalbone  any of the tiny soft bones found in the sutures between cranial bones
     subtype:  marrowbone  a bone containing edible marrow; used especially in flavoring soup
  subtype:  bone_marrow__marrow  the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
     subtype:  red_marrow__redmarrow__red_bone_marrow  bone marrow of children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood cells
     subtype:  yellow_marrow__yellow_bone_marrow  bone marrow that is yellow with fat; found at the ends of long bones in adults
  subtype:  elastic_tissue__elastictissue  connective tissue consisting chiefly of elastic fibers found in the dermis of the skin and in the walls of veins and arteries and in some tendons and ligaments
  subtype:  endoneurium  delicate connective tissue around individual nerve fibers in nerve
  subtype:  ligament  a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
     subtype:  falciform_ligament__falciformligament  a ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall
     subtype:  round_ligament_of_the_uterus__ligamentum_teres_uteri  ligament attached to the uterus on either side in front of and below the opening of the fallopian tube and passing through the inguinal canal to the labia majora
  subtype:  perineurium  connective tissue that covers a bundle of nerve fibers
  subtype:  tendon__sinew  a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
     subtype:  hamstring_tendon__hamstringtendon__hamstring  one of the tendons at the back of the knee
     subtype:  Achilles_tendon__tendon_of_Achilles  a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf
  subtype:  submucosa  the connective tissue beneath mucous membrane
  subtype:  fascia__facia  a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
     subtype:  aponeurosis  any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons
  subtype:  granulation_tissue__granulationtissue__granulation  new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process
     subtype:  proud_flesh__proudflesh  the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer

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