Functional anatomy and physiology of tendons

Clin Sports Med. 1992 Jul;11(3):505-20.

Abstract

Tendons vary in type, shape, and size. The anatomy, histology, and physiology of tendons are described in this article, with particular reference to those tendons that are vulnerable in sports medicine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology
  • Collagen / physiology
  • Elastin / physiology
  • Humans
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Tendons / anatomy & histology*
  • Tendons / physiology*
  • Tropocollagen / chemistry

Substances

  • Tropocollagen
  • Collagen
  • Elastin