reticular fiber

Introduction

Collagen type 3 fiber forming loose connective tissue stroma in:

• embryonic tissue
• mesenchyme
• red pulp of spleen
• cortex & medulla of lymph nodes
• hematopoietic compartments of bone marrow
• skin
• subcutaneous tissue
• adipose tissue
• blood vessels
• synovial membrane
• uterine tissue
• granulation tissue

It is characterized by an organization as a reticular meshwork of fine filaments & an affinity for silver stains & PAS stain.

More general terms

• collagen fiber