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Innervation of the Canine Cruciate Ligaments
Author(s) -
Yahia L. H.,
Newman N. M.,
StGeorges M.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
anatomia, histologia, embryologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1439-0264
pISSN - 0340-2096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0264.1992.tb00313.x
Subject(s) - proprioception , anatomy , substance p , mechanoreceptor , receptor , anterior cruciate ligament , medicine , biology , neuroscience , sensory system , neuropeptide , physical medicine and rehabilitation
Summary A search for mechanoreceptors within the substance of the cruciate ligaments was undertaken using the modified gold‐chloride technique. Abundant Pacinian, Vater‐Pacini, Ruffini end organs and Ruffini‐type receptors were found within the substance of the anterior and posterior cruciates. The receptors were innervated by axons of 5 to 10 micrometers in diameter penetrating from the synovium investing the ligaments. The findings support the contention that the cruciate ligaments have important mechanoreceptive and proprioceptive functions.