Fibrosvävnad

Fibrosvävnad, also known as fibrous connective tissue, is a type of connective tissue characterized by its abundance of collagen fibers. These fibers provide tensile strength and structural support to various parts of the body. Fibrosvävnad plays a crucial role in forming the framework of organs, connecting muscles to bones (tendons), and connecting bones to bones (ligaments). It is also a major component of scar tissue, forming during wound healing to repair damaged tissue. The cells primarily responsible for producing and maintaining the collagen matrix in fibrosvävnad are fibroblasts. Depending on the density and organization of the collagen fibers, fibrosvävnad can be classified into dense regular and dense irregular types. Dense regular fibrosvävnad, found in tendons and ligaments, has collagen fibers arranged in parallel bundles, which optimizes its resistance to unidirectional stress. Dense irregular fibrosvävnad, present in the dermis of the skin and organ capsules, has collagen fibers interwoven in a random, multidirectional network, providing resistance to stress from multiple directions. This tough and resilient tissue is essential for maintaining the integrity and function of many bodily structures.