# Fibroblast --- A **fibroblast** is a type of [[cell]] that functions to make the components of the [[extracellular matrix]]. It's the most common cell found in [[connective tissue]], which makes sense due to all the ECM connective tissue needs. **Fibrocytes** are smaller, dormant versions of fibroblasts. ## Reticular Cells **Reticular cells** are a type of [[#fibroblast]] that synthesizes [[reticular fiber]]. ___