Fibroblasts
Large, flat, spindle-shaped fibers!
Function
- Maintain structural framework through secretion of proteins
- Ignite healing process in injured tissue
Organelles
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Nucleus
A part of the connective tissue
Connective Tissue
Extracellular matrix fills spaces between cells and fibers in connective tissues
Found in the skeletal system
Fibroblasts turn into connective tissues, which are rich in collagen. Collagen is found primarily in tendons, ligaments, bone, and cartilage.