Principles of Tendon and Ligament Biology

Question 1

What type of collagen is mainly found in tendons and ligaments?

Answer 1

Type 1

Question 2

What is an enthesis?

Answer 2

osteotendinous junction

tendons extend from the myotendinous junction (MTJ) to the enthesis

Question 3

What are the functions of tendons?

Answer 3

transfer of force from muscle to bone to generate movement

act as springs in locomotion

reinforce/replace joint capsules

allow muscles to be distant from the site of action (hands)

Question 4

What does a pathological tendon look like?

Answer 4

brown, thickened, yellow, calcification