Disorders of Tendons
- Musculoskeletal System Introduction
- Overview of Musculoskeletal System
- Disorders of Muscle
- Disorders of Tendons
- Disorders of Bone
- Disorders of Joints
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Tendons act as bridging and attachment structures for the muscles; some bridge long gaps between the muscle bellies and target bone and, therefore, are prone to injury themselves, especially because they are often loaded to the extreme and are only minimally capable of elastic elongation. A prime example is the superficial flexor tendon of horses, which is frequently injured by partial tearing that leads to tendinitis. Another acquired injury of tendons involves traumatic disruptions. Because of the relatively poor blood supply of both tendons and ligaments, healing is always prolonged with inelastic scar tissue, and the injured tendon never returns to its original strength. Therefore, management of tendon and ligament injuries requires patience with conservative longterm rehabilitation. Reinjury is common.
- Musculoskeletal System Introduction
- Overview of Musculoskeletal System
- Disorders of Muscle
- Disorders of Tendons
- Disorders of Bone
- Disorders of Joints
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders
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In all animals, the motor unit of skeletal muscle consists of the motor neuron, the neuromuscular junction, and muscle fibers. Muscle dysfunction—such as ataxia, paresis, or paralysis—most commonly originates in which of the following locations?