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Regular Dense Connective Tissue

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Regular Dense Connective Tissue Definition

Connective tissue mainly composed of parallel collagenous fibers leaving little room for embedded fibroblasts. This tissue has high tensile strength, but elasticity and flexibility are limited. Examples are tendons, ligaments and the fasciae and aponeuroses of muscles.

Regular Dense Connective Tissue Synonyms

Regular Dense Connective Tissue

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