GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Elastin, like collagen, is a protein which is a major constituent of the ECM of connective tissue. It is present as long, flexible strands in the soft tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -these are collagen fibres (made up of collagen protein), elastic fibres (formed of elastin) and reticular fibres (made up of reticulin). All provide strength, elasticity and flexibility to the connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -It occurs in skin, tendon, bone, vasculature, and organs. Variant: collagen fibre (British). Synonym: white fiber. See also: collagen, connective tissue, elastic fiber, reticular fiber.

Detailed explanation-4: -Elastic connective tissue is a type of dense connective tissue. They provide tensile strength and resistance to stretching. They contain both elastin and collagen fibres called fibroblasts. The elastin fibres give it a property of elasticity so that a structure can return to its original position even after stretching.