Tendons Flashcards
1
Q
What are tendons?
A
Tendons are dense connective tissue characterised by an abundance of fibres with fewer cells
2
Q
What are tendons also called, and why?
A
Tendons are also called fibrous or collagenous connective tissue because of the abundance of collagen fibres
3
Q
Explain the presence of intercellular substance in tendons
A
Little intercellular substance is present
4
Q
How are the fibres in tendons organised?
A
The fibres are organised in a regular parallel pattern
5
Q
What is the function of tendon connective tissue?
A
The function of tendons is to anchor skeletal muscle to bone
