Characteristics unique to cartilage * Complete the following chart as you compare and cont cartilage and bone Characteristics common to both cartilage and bone Characteristics unique to hone 3. Complete the following chart as you compare and contrast loose connective tissue and dense connective tissue. Characteristics unique to loose connective tissue Characteristics common to both loose connective tissue and dense connective tissue Characteristics unique to dense connective tissue B. Concept Mapping 1. Fill in the blanks to complete this concept map outlining the structure and function of connective tissue bone chondrocyte fibroblast leukocyte lacuna CONNECTIVE TISSUE Connective tissue proper Major cell type Blood Major celltype Major Osteocyte celtype Raths Cartilage Major cell type UNIT 6 Histology 107