Connective tissue

Tissue that supports, protects, and provides a scaffold for other tissues of the body.

Function: Support, protect, surround, or give structure to other tissues.
Tissues include bone, ligaments, fat, blood, lymph, cartilage, and tendons, etc., and is integrated into the skin.

Learn more
http://medcell.med.yale.edu/histology/connective_tissue_lab.php