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Differentiate between elastic fibres and elastic connective tissue?

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S.No Elastic fibres Elastic connective tissue
1. It contains elastin and other proteins and glycoproteins. It contains high proportion of elastic fibres.
2. It attaches muscles and bones and one bone to another bone. It is found in the walls of large arteries, ligaments associated with vertebral column and within the walls of the bronchial tubes.
3. It withstands tensile stress when pulling force is applied in one direction or in many direction. It allows recoil of tissues after stretching.

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