Tags: Anatomical Structure, Embryology.

The stellate reticulum is a group of cells located in the center of the enamel organ of a developing tooth. These cells are star shaped and synthesize glycosaminoglycans. As glycosamingoglycans are produced water is drawn in between the cells and stretch them apart.

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