Fibrous connective tissue - Definition and Overview

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 collagenous fibers. Such tissues form ligaments and tendons; the majority of the tissue does not contain living cells, the tissue is primary composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and water. There are several categories of FCTs:

• loose connective tissue
• dense connective tissue
• elastic connective tissue
• reticular connective tissue