Elastic and collagen fibers
A higher magnification of Movat pentachrome-stained skin shows the interlacing nature of the collagen and elastic fibers. This arrangement of fibers provides the skin with mechanical support and strength (collagen fibers) and elasticity (elastic fibers). 1000x
Elastic fibers
A higher magnification of Movat pentachrome-stained skin shows the interlacing nature of the collagen and elastic fibers. This arrangement of fibers provides the skin with mechanical support and strength (collagen fibers) and elasticity (elastic fibers). 1000x
Collagen fibers
A higher magnification of Movat pentachrome-stained skin shows the interlacing nature of the collagen and elastic fibers. This arrangement of fibers provides the skin with mechanical support and strength (collagen fibers) and elasticity (elastic fibers). 1000x
Ground substance
A higher magnification of Movat pentachrome-stained skin shows the interlacing nature of the collagen and elastic fibers. This arrangement of fibers provides the skin with mechanical support and strength (collagen fibers) and elasticity (elastic fibers). 1000x