Tendon, Ligament, & Joint Capsule Composition
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What is the primary component of tendons by weight?

  • Type I Collagen (correct)
  • Proteoglycan
  • Elastin
  • Water

    • What is the main function of paratenon in the tendon structure?

  • Secrete synovial fluid to facilitate gliding
  • Contains blood vessels and nerve
  • Surrounds ligaments & tendons
  • Decreases friction (correct)

    • What characterizes the direct insertion of tendon to bone (osteotendinous junction)?

  • Mineralized fibrocartilage (correct)
  • Sharpey’s fibers
  • Unmineralized fibrocartilage
  • Synovial layer containing synovial cells

    • What is the primary component of ligaments by weight?

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    What does the joint capsule primarily consist of by weight?

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