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Soft Tissues

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Soft tissues connect, support, and surround the different body organs. They can be found in most parts of the body.

Soft tissues include fat, muscle, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, tendons, and other fibrous tissues.

The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team

Our team is made up of doctors and oncology certified nurses with deep knowledge of cancer care as well as journalists, editors, and translators with extensive experience in medical writing.

Last Revised: December 13, 2022