collagenous
Adjective
Meaning
Containing or resembling collagen.
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Articular ligaments "Ligament" most commonly refers to a band of dense regular connective tissue bundles made of collagenous fibers, with bundles protected by dense irregular connective tissue sheaths.
In those two layers, which form what is known as the vocalis ligament, the elastic and collagenous fibers are densely packed as bundles that run almost parallel to the edge of the vocal fold.
The collagenous and reticular fibers in the newborn VF are fewer than in the adult one, adding to the immaturity of the vocal fold tissue.
The ILP is mostly composed of elastic fibers, while the DLP has fewer elastic fibers, and more collagenous fibers.
The SLP has fewer elastic and collagenous fibers than the two other layers, and thus is looser and more pliable.
This collagenous material can change its mechanical properties in a few seconds or minutes through nervous control rather than by muscular means.