Fibrous cap
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The '''fibrous cap''' is a layer of fibrous [[connective tissue]], which is thicker and less cellular than the normal [[intima]]. The fibrous cap contains [[macrophages]] and [[smooth muscle]] cells.
The fibrous cap of an atheroma is composed of smooth muscle cells, macrophages, foam cells, lymphocytes, collagen and elastin.
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[[Category:Musculoskeletal system]]