Tendon Flashcards
1
Q
Tendon is a _________ tissue with ___________ tissue covering it.
A
Connective; connective
2
Q
What are two examples of fibrous CTs?
A
Epitenon and endotenon
3
Q
What is a tendon sheath?
A
Fibrous membrane that holds the tendons close to the bone.
4
Q
Where are tendon sheaths common? (2)
A
Multi Articular muscles; hands and feet
5
Q
What are the 2 functions of tendon sheaths?
A
Prevent bowstringing
Reduce friction
6
Q
Draw the Tendon Sheath structure
A
Bone
Periosteum
Mesotendinium (Vascularization anchoring)
Tendon
Bilayer synovial sheath
Fibrous sheath (attaches to periosteum)
7
Q
What in the tendon sheath structure allows tendon to move easily?
A
Synovial fluid; “raw egg white”
8
Q
Tendon stress
A
Pressure on tendons adapts by the layer of Fibrocartilage allowing it to bend
