Dense irregular connective tissue has a dense woven network of collagen and elastic fibers in a viscous matrix. Dense connective tissue is found in joint capsules, muscle fascia, and the dermis ...

Fibroblasts are the main connective tissue cells present in the body. As well as being present as fibroblasts, these cells exist in an alternative state, as fibrocytes.

Its dense, fibrous texture which presents a formidable barrier surrounding a tumor consists of structure-providing connective tissue; cells called fibroblasts which produce the main part of this ...