Question

What are white fibers?

Answer 1

White fibers:

1. White fibers have a lower amount of myoglobin.
2. And thus, white fibers have much lower oxygen content, due to which these fibers are not reddish.
3. White fibers are made up of collagen.
4. Example: ligaments and tendons.

Functions of white fibers:

1. The function of the white fibers is to connect the structures of body together.
2. White fibers provide support and shock absorption to the structures.