Dense connective tissue

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genes expressing in FIBROBLASTS
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Origin: mesenchyme

Irrerular

Location: dermis of skin.

Origin: mesoderm: somites.

Composition: relatively little ground substance, sparse cell population - fibroblasts, high proportion of collagenous fibers  arranged in bundles oriented in various directions

Regular

Location: tendons, ligaments, aponeuroses.

Composition: abundant fibers are arranged in a very orderly manner between which are rows of fibroblasts, sparse ground substance.