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[[Image:Illu connective tissues 1.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Types of connective tissue]]
In [[zootomy]], '''fibrous connective tissue''' ('''FCT''') is a type of [[connective tissue]] which has relatively high [[tensile strength]], due to a relatively high [[concentration]] of [[collagen|collagenous]] or [[elastin|elastic]] fibers. Such tissues form [[ligament]]s and [[tendon]]s; the majority of the tissue does not contain [[life|living]] [[cell (biology)|cells]], and is primarily composed of [[polysaccharide]]s, [[protein]]s, and [[water]].

Fibrous connective tissue is found adjacent to the Müller's muscle.<ref name="pmid16350419">{{cite journal |author=Kakizaki H, Zako M, Nakano T, ''et al'' |title=Fibrous connective tissue between Müller's muscle and the palpebral conjunctiva as a reinforcement structure and a natural barrier for the upper eyelid |journal=Okajimas Folia Anat Jpn |volume=82 |issue=3 |pages=79–82 |year=2005 |month=November |pmid=16350419 |doi= |url=}}</ref>

==Composition==
The cells of fibrous connective tissue are mostly ''[[fibroblast]]s'', irregular, branching cells that secrete strong fibrous proteins as an [[extracellular matrix]]. 
* The most commonly secreted [[protein]] is [[collagen]] which represents one-fourth of all vertebrate [[protein]].  Collagen is tough and flexible and gives strength to tissue. [
* [[Elastin]] fibres are thinner than collagen fibres and are also secreted by fibroblasts.  These protein fibres have longer cross-links than collagen fibres, which gives elastin fibres great elasticity.

==Types==
There are several categories of fibrous connective tissue:
* ''[[Loose connective tissue]]'' supports most [[epithelium|epithelia]] and many [[organ (anatomy)|organs]].  It also surrounds [[blood vessel]]s and [[nerve]]s. It is also found between muscles
* ''[[Dense connective tissue]]'' has collagen fibres as its main matrix element.
* ''[[Elastic connective tissue]]'' is primarily composed of elastin fibres, giving them great elasticity. It appears in the walls of the [[aorta]].
* ''[[Reticular connective tissue]]'' is composed of interlacing fibers of collagen called reticular fibers. This tissue forms supporting structures for many organs, such as the [[spleen]] and [[thymus]].252

==See also==
* [[Lateral retinaculum]]

==Additional images==
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