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Structure and metabolism of tendons
Author(s) -
O'Brien M.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1600-0838
pISSN - 0905-7188
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0838.1997.tb00119.x
Subject(s) - tendon , ultimate tensile strength , anatomy , biomechanics , medicine , biomedical engineering , materials science , composite material
A tendon forms an integral part of a musculotendinous unit. It transmits the tensions generated in muscles to bone. Tendons are stronger than muscles and are able to witstand larger forces. Tendons are subject to both tensile and high compressive forces.