Tendon Structure and Function

Question 1

Describe the structures, compositions and functions of aponeuroses and tendons.

Answer 1

• Aponeurosis is an extremely delicate, thin sheath-like structure, which attaches muscles to the bones whereas tendons are tough, rounded cord-like structures which are extensions of the muscle.

Question 2

What are entheses?

Answer 2

• The place where a tendon or ligament meets your bone is called an enthesis.

Question 3

Describe the concept of tendon viscosity

Answer 3

One component of a viscoelastic material is viscosity, a measure of resistance to deformation

Question 4

What are the two major categories of tendinopathy and how do these conditions differ?

Answer 4

• Tendinopathy is a failed healing response of the tendon,
• Reactive
• Degenerative