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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