Fibrous cap 1347345 108457420 2007-02-15T22:59:06Z Caerwine 347371 restub 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. {{musculoskeletal-stub}} [[Category:Musculoskeletal system]]