Collagenous fibers are primarily composed of collagen, providing strength and structural support to tissues, making them less flexible and more resistant to stretching. In contrast, elastic fibers are made up of elastin, allowing them to stretch and recoil, which provides elasticity to tissues such as skin and blood vessels. While collagenous fibers maintain structural integrity, elastic fibers facilitate dynamic movement and flexibility. Together, they contribute to the overall resilience and functionality of connective tissues.
Collagenous fibers, Elastic fibers, and Reticular fibers
the three basic types of fibers that are found in connective tissue are collagen fibers, elastic fibers, and reticular fibers
The three types are collagenous fibers, elastic fibers, and reticular fibers. Some examples of collagenous fibers are; tendons, skin, bone, teeth, hyaline cartilage, vitreous humor, the lens of the eye, cartilage, hair, and placenta. Some examples of elastic fibers are found in arteries, veins, and elastic cartilage. Some examples of reticular fibers are found in the meshwork of bone marrow, the liver, and lymphatic system.
Fibrous protein
Collagenous
Collagenous
The three types are collagenous fibers, elastic fibers, and reticular fibers. Some examples of collagenous fibers are; tendons, skin, bone, teeth, hyaline cartilage, vitreous humor, the lens of the eye, cartilage, hair, and placenta. Some examples of elastic fibers are found in arteries, veins, and elastic cartilage. Some examples of reticular fibers are found in the meshwork of bone marrow, the liver, and lymphatic system.
collagenous fibers and inorganic salts.
Fibrocartilage
Elastic connective tissue consists of long fibers with tapered ends. These fibers are made of the protein elastin, which allows the tissue to stretch and recoil back to its original shape. Elastic connective tissue is found in structures that require elasticity, such as the skin, blood vessels, and lung tissue.
Elastic Fibers
Elastic Fibers