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Elastic Connective Tissue

Elastic connective tissue consists of fibroblasts and densely compacted parallel bundles of fibers - mainly elastic fibers with a minor component of collagen fibers. It is found wherever a strong, elastic tissue is needed, such as in the walls of large, elastic arteries.

elastic connective tissue (microscopic)