Image removed due to copyright considerations. See Figure 7.3: 4 in: Fung, Y C. Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1993 Ice fibrils Light staining region Gap between individual with no gaps molecule Heavy metal stain5 Image removed due to copyright considerations. See Figure 7.3:4 in: Fung, Y. C. Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1993. Striated appearance of collagen fibrils