- Dense regular connective tissue: Collagen fibers are arranged in a parallel, orderly fashion. This type of tissue is found in tendons and ligaments.
- Dense irregular connective tissue: Collagen fibers are arranged in a random, irregular fashion. This type of tissue is found in the dermis of the skin and around organs.
- Elastic connective tissue: Elastic fibers are arranged in a random, irregular fashion. This type of tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels and in the lungs.
- Reticular connective tissue: Reticular fibers are arranged in a network-like formation. This type of tissue is found in the bone marrow and the spleen.
- Adipose tissue: Adipose tissue is a specialized type of connective tissue that is composed of fat cells (adipocytes). This type of tissue is found under the skin and around organs.