Fibroblast
| Fibroblast | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Location | Connective tissue |
| Function | Extracellular matrix and collagen creation |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fibroblastus |
| MeSH | D005347 |
| TH | H2.00.03.0.01002 |
| FMA | 63877 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
A fibroblast is a type of biological cell typically with a spindle shape that synthesizes the extracellular matrix and collagen, produces the structural framework (stroma) for animal tissues, and plays a critical role in wound healing. Fibroblasts are the most common cells of connective tissue in animals.