•Most abundant and widespread type type of tissue
•Binds or connects - e.g., tendons & ligaments
•Supports or gives structural strength - e.g., bone & cartilage
•Provides energy - e.g., adipose tissue
•Has type specific cells (--cytes - e.g., adipocyte)
- •Cells embedded in extracellular matrix, like
- fruit in jello salad
•Matrix forms most of the tissue structure, rather than cells