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What is a key objective of studying tendons and ligaments in the context of biomechanics and surgery?
What is a key objective of studying tendons and ligaments in the context of biomechanics and surgery?
What is one of the components that make up tendons?
What is one of the components that make up tendons?
How does stress deprivation affect tendons and ligaments?
How does stress deprivation affect tendons and ligaments?
Which factor does NOT influence the mechanical behavior of tendons and ligaments?
Which factor does NOT influence the mechanical behavior of tendons and ligaments?
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In tendon healing, what is an important aspect to describe about the mechanical properties?
In tendon healing, what is an important aspect to describe about the mechanical properties?
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What is one function of tendons in the body?
What is one function of tendons in the body?
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What is the primary function of the musculotendinous unit?
What is the primary function of the musculotendinous unit?
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What is the main difference in composition between tendons and ligaments?
What is the main difference in composition between tendons and ligaments?
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What is the function of the tendon synovial sheath?
What is the function of the tendon synovial sheath?
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What is the difference in the general biomechanical behavior between tendons and ligaments?
What is the difference in the general biomechanical behavior between tendons and ligaments?
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What is the name of the junction between the tendon and the muscle?
What is the name of the junction between the tendon and the muscle?
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What is the name of the junction between the tendon and the bone?
What is the name of the junction between the tendon and the bone?
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What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in the synovial sheath surrounding tendons?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in the synovial sheath surrounding tendons?
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What is the purpose of the annular pulleys surrounding tendons?
What is the purpose of the annular pulleys surrounding tendons?
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What is the primary function of the paratenon surrounding some tendons?
What is the primary function of the paratenon surrounding some tendons?
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What is the primary component of the paratenon surrounding some tendons?
What is the primary component of the paratenon surrounding some tendons?
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What is the primary function of the epitenon surrounding tendons?
What is the primary function of the epitenon surrounding tendons?
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What happens to the epitenon fibers when the tendon is stretched?
What happens to the epitenon fibers when the tendon is stretched?
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