4-5 Connective tissue

ELASTIC FIBERS IN THE MESENTERY
The figure shows an image of a mesentery preparation stained to demonstrate elastic fibers of the connective fibers . They appear stained purple, are very thin, their caliber is very homogeneous and can be branched, and are disposed as a network.

Whole mesentery preparation. Staining: Weigert. Low magnification.

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