Tendons are composed of fibrous tissue, which provides them with great strength, essential for transferring forces from muscles to bones during movement.
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Tendons are composed of fibrous tissue, which provides them with great strength, essential for transferring forces from muscles to bones during movement.
The structure of tendons, characterized by aligned collagen fibers organized into fascicles within an extracellular matrix, provides strength, flexibility, and efficient force transmission. This hierarchical arrangement optimizes tensile strength, distributes forces evenly, and maintains structural integrity, enabling tendons to connect muscles to bones, withstand mechanical stress, and facilitate smooth movement while minimizing the risk of injury.