Collagen Fibre Collection

Compact bone, light micrograph
Compact bone. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through compact bone tissue, showing Haversian canals (circular regions)

Spongy bone, light micrograph
Spongy bone. Light micrograph of a section through stained and decalcified human spongy bone. This bone type is also called cancellous bone

Cross section biomedical illustration of fingernail

Connective tissue fibres
Connective tissue. False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bundles of collagen and elastic fibres which form part of the connective tissue

Coloured SEM of collagen connective tissue fibres
Collagen connective tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of connective tissue formed by bundles of wavy collagen fibres. Red blood cells (red) are also seen

Artwork of collagen fibres in connective tissue
Artwork representing collagen fibres. They are found throughout the connective tissue which provides structural and metabolic support for other tissues and organs throughout the body

False-colour SEM of connective tissue
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human connective tissue, showing collagen fibres, which appear as an irregular mass of yellow strands

False-colour SEM of lamellae in compact bone
Compact bone lamellae. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of bony lamellae. They are found in the compact bone and are made of compacted collagen fibres and ground substances

Tendon fibres, SEM
Tendon fibres. Coloured freeze-fracture scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of tendon fibres. These fibres are made from collagen

Compact bone, light micrograph
Compact bone. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through compact bone tissue, showing Haversian canals (circular regions)

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Collagen fibers, the building blocks of connective tissues, play a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity and strength of various body parts. In compact bone, these collagen fibers are tightly packed together, as seen in a light micrograph. Similarly, spongy bone exhibits a network of collagen fibers that provide support while allowing for flexibility. A cross-section biomedical illustration of a fingernail reveals the presence of collagen fibers within its structure. These fibers contribute to the nail's toughness and resilience. Under scanning electron microscopy (SEM), collagen fibers appear as intricate networks or bundles. A colored SEM image showcases the beauty and complexity of these connective tissue fibers. An artwork depicting collagen fibers further emphasizes their importance in maintaining tissue architecture. In false-color SEM images, we can observe how collagen contributes to different structures throughout the body. Lamellae within compact bone display an organized arrangement thanks to interwoven collagenous layers. Tendons, which connect muscles to bones, exhibit remarkable strength due to their dense concentration of parallel-oriented collagen fiber bundles. SEM images reveal their fibrous nature and highlight their ability to withstand tremendous forces during movement.