T. Clark Brelje, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Robert L. Sorenson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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The fibroblasts that produced the fibers are relatively inactive in adults. They reside in close proximity to the collagen fibers and often only their flattened nuclei are visible. Their sparse cytoplasm is not visible largely because it blends in with the collagen fibers.
Dense regular connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments. The primary function of the collagen fibers is to provide tensile strength to tissues.