A tendon is a closely compact band of connective tissue-fibers well organized in length and strength which connects to muscle and transmits the required force developed by the muscle. The musculoskeletal is such that bones are driven by tendons and produce joint motion in coordination with muscles activities. Each muscle connects to tendon which in turn is solidly attached to bone. Tendons are characterized by high resistance to mechanical loads, greater tensile strength and fibrous-elastic properties, thanks to which they can transmit the muscular forces directly to the bone with minimum energy dissipation. Accurate knowledge of their molecular and biochemical composition is essential to better understand the function of these important anatomical structures.
Zaffagnini S., Koh J., Longo U.G., Stelitano G., Amirouche F., Denaro V. (2021). Tendon Biomechanics-Structure and Composition. Berlino : Springer International Publishing [10.1007/978-3-030-81549-3_7].
Tendon Biomechanics-Structure and Composition
Zaffagnini S.;
2021
Abstract
A tendon is a closely compact band of connective tissue-fibers well organized in length and strength which connects to muscle and transmits the required force developed by the muscle. The musculoskeletal is such that bones are driven by tendons and produce joint motion in coordination with muscles activities. Each muscle connects to tendon which in turn is solidly attached to bone. Tendons are characterized by high resistance to mechanical loads, greater tensile strength and fibrous-elastic properties, thanks to which they can transmit the muscular forces directly to the bone with minimum energy dissipation. Accurate knowledge of their molecular and biochemical composition is essential to better understand the function of these important anatomical structures.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
