Structure and metabolism of tendons.

Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports ·Vol. 7 ·No. 2 ·1997-04-00 ·Pages 55-61

O'Brien M

Abstract

A tendon forms an integral part of musculotendinous unit. It transmits the tensions generated in muscles to bone. Tendons are stronger than muscles and are able to withstand larger forces. Tendons are subject to both tensile and high compressive forces.

MeSH Terms

Collagen/metabolism Compressive Strength Glycoproteins/physiology Humans Nervous System/anatomy & histology Tendons/anatomy & histology,blood supply,metabolism Tensile Strength

Chemicals

Glycoproteins Collagen

Authors & Affiliations

1 authors, click to expand affiliations / ORCID

O'Brien M

Department of Anatomy, University of Dublin, Ireland.

Article Info

Journal

Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports

Abbr.

Scand J Med Sci Sports

ISSN

0905-7188

DOI

10.1111/j.1600-0838.1997.tb00119.x

Published

1997-04-00

Pages

55-61

Language

English

Region

Denmark

NLM ID

9111504

Subset

External Links

PubMed source DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.1997.tb00119.x View journal details

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