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Medical Definition of Sharpey's fiber. : any of the thready processes of the periosteum that penetrate the tissue of the superficial lamellae of bones.
The properties of the extracellular fibers determine the tensile strength and elasticity of this connective tissue. All three types of extracellular fibers, collagen Type I, elastic, and reticular are commonly found in loose connective tissue. These fibers provide for the binding power of the tissue, which has a moderate degree of tensile strength (collagen fibers) and elasticity (elastic fibers).