TissueDB/Tissues/Connective Tissue

Connective tissue forms the fibrous matrix that binds and supports skin, adipose tissue, fascia, and muscle. It provides tensile strength and defines natural dissection planes.

Materials

Material	Visual	Tactile	Simulator	Notes
Gelatin	Yes	Yes	Z-Plasty Simulator	Gelatin:glycerine:water ratio 5:2:10; adhesive paste between tissue layers.
Glycerine	Yes	Yes	Z-Plasty Simulator	Co-ingredient (gelatin:glycerine:water 5:2:10); plasticizer for connective tissue paste; provides flexibility to inter-layer adhesive.
Elmer's Slime (yellow)			Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Simulator (Casas-Murillo)	Applied in layers over the silicone biliary casts to represent the hepatoduodenal ligament, the fibrous tissue connecting the gallbladder neck to the liver, and the tissue between the cystic artery and the cystic duct. Operating constraint: workspace temperature must be 25 °C or cooler — at warmer temperatures the slime melts over the silicone casts. Source: Casas-Murillo C et al. 2021, Surg Radiol Anat 43(4):537–544. DOI 10.1007/s00276-020-02631-3. PMID 33386458.
Foam, soft	-	-	Suturing Simulator (Kumaresan)
Polyester Batting	-	-	Appendectomy Simulator

Fascia — specialized connective tissue layer
Adipose Tissue — supported by connective tissue matrix
Skin — anchored by connective tissue
Muscle — surrounded by connective tissue planes

References

At a Glance

Overview

Synonyms

Medical terms: Textus connectivus
Common names: Fibrous tissue, Supporting tissue, Binding tissue
Forms: Dense connective tissue, Loose connective tissue, Areolar tissue, Reticular tissue, Elastic tissue
Regional names: Tejido conectivo (ES), Tissu conjonctif (FR), Tecido conjuntivo (PT), Bindegewebe (DE)

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Created	December 29, 2025 by Ian-laurel
Last edit	June 4, 2026 by Arturo Pelayo
Cite as	Arturopelayo, Ian-laurel (2025–2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Connective Tissue". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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