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What is the structure that surrounds the tendon and contains nerve and blood vessels?
What is the structure that surrounds the tendon and contains nerve and blood vessels?
- Tendon Sheath
- Mesotenon
- Epitenon
- Paratenon (correct)
Which phase of tendon healing involves fibroblasts bridging the gap zone and collagen synthesis?
Which phase of tendon healing involves fibroblasts bridging the gap zone and collagen synthesis?
- Inflammatory
- Proliferative (correct)
- Remodeling
- Activation
What is the role of the tendon sheath in relation to tendon movement?
What is the role of the tendon sheath in relation to tendon movement?
- Allows tendon to glide only found on tendons with straight pull
- Prevents bowstringing
- Contains nerve and blood vessels
- Allows tendon to glide like a piston in a cylinder (correct)
Which structure is formed by the combination of epitenon and paratenon and contains blood and lymphatics?
Which structure is formed by the combination of epitenon and paratenon and contains blood and lymphatics?
During which phase of tendon healing is there cellular infiltration, jelly-like serous tissue, and acidic environment stimulating collagen production?
During which phase of tendon healing is there cellular infiltration, jelly-like serous tissue, and acidic environment stimulating collagen production?
What is the main impact during Phase I of tendon healing according to the text?
What is the main impact during Phase I of tendon healing according to the text?
What is recommended regarding the power of the muscle tendon units for tendon transfers?
What is recommended regarding the power of the muscle tendon units for tendon transfers?
At what percentage of the resting length does a muscle produce the greatest force according to the Blix Curve?
At what percentage of the resting length does a muscle produce the greatest force according to the Blix Curve?
What is one of the recommended principles for tendon transfers in relation to muscle power?
What is one of the recommended principles for tendon transfers in relation to muscle power?
What is the recommended range of movement within the joint for an ideally transferred tendon?
What is the recommended range of movement within the joint for an ideally transferred tendon?
What type of transfer is recommended even for a weak muscle if it is considered to be the deforming force?
What type of transfer is recommended even for a weak muscle if it is considered to be the deforming force?
What is crucial regarding the course of the tendon after a transfer procedure?
What is crucial regarding the course of the tendon after a transfer procedure?
What is the primary advantage of the End to End Krackow Repair technique?
What is the primary advantage of the End to End Krackow Repair technique?
Which of the following techniques is designed to grip the outside of the tendon, avoiding constriction of the microcirculation?
Which of the following techniques is designed to grip the outside of the tendon, avoiding constriction of the microcirculation?
What is the primary purpose of a tendon suspension procedure?
What is the primary purpose of a tendon suspension procedure?
Which of the following techniques involves roughening or crosshatching the tendons to promote fibrous union?
Which of the following techniques involves roughening or crosshatching the tendons to promote fibrous union?
What is the primary disadvantage of the End to End Bunnell Repair technique?
What is the primary disadvantage of the End to End Bunnell Repair technique?
Which of the following procedures involves detaching a muscle-tendon unit and moving it to a new location along with its neurovascular support structures?
Which of the following procedures involves detaching a muscle-tendon unit and moving it to a new location along with its neurovascular support structures?
