Tendons
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Saturday, November 07, 2009

Combining prehension and propulsion: the foot of Ardipithecus ramidus.

30 Sep 2009 Several elements of the Ardipithecus ramidus foot are preserved, primarily in the ARA-VP-6/500 partial skeleton. The foot has a widely abducent hallux, which was not propulsive during terrestrial bipedality. However, it lacks the highly derived ... Read more...

Mesenchymal stem cells and insulin-like growth factor-I gene-enhanced mesenchymal stem cells improve structural aspects of healing in equine flexor digitorum superficialis tendons.

29 Sep 2009 Tendinitis remains a catastrophic injury among athletes. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have recently been investigated for use in the treatment of tendinitis. Previous work has demonstrated the value of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) to ... Read more...

Histological and molecular analysis of the biceps tendon long head post-tenotomy.

29 Sep 2009 Tendinopathy is a vexing clinical problem as its onset and development is often asymptomatic and unrecognized until tendon rupture. While extensively studied in the rotator cuff, Achilles, and patellar tendons, no study to date has examined the ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Tendons'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Combining prehension and propulsion: the foot of Ardipithecus ramidus. 30 Sep 2009
• Mesenchymal stem cells and insulin-like growth factor-I gene-enhanced mesenchymal stem cells improve structural aspects of healing in equine flexor digitorum superficialis tendons. 29 Sep 2009
• Histological and molecular analysis of the biceps tendon long head post-tenotomy. 29 Sep 2009
• LRT, a tendon-specific leucine-rich repeat protein, promotes muscle-tendon targeting through its interaction with Robo. 28 Sep 2009
• Deposition of collagenous matrices by tendon fibroblasts in vitro: a comparison of fibroblast behavior in pellet cultures and a novel three-dimensional long-term scaffoldless culture system. 30 Aug 2009
• Radial forearm-palmaris longus tenocutaneous free flap; implication in the repair of the moderate-sized postoncologic soft palate defect. 30 Aug 2009
• Fatigue-related changes in fascicle-tendon geometry over repeated contractions: difference between synergist muscles. 30 Aug 2009
• Changes in joint angle, muscle-tendon complex length, muscle contractile tissue displacement, and modulation of EMG activity during acute whole-body vibration. 30 Aug 2009
• Ultrasound imaging of normal displacement of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon within the ulnar groove in 12 forearm-wrist positions. 30 Aug 2009
• Sonography of common tendon injuries. 30 Aug 2009
• Effect of femoral tunnel placement for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament on tibial rotation. 30 Aug 2009
• Tendon re-attachment to metal prostheses in an in vivo animal model using demineralised bone matrix. 30 Aug 2009
• Functional grading of mineral and collagen in the attachment of tendon to bone. 17 Aug 2009
• [Vacuum therapy for deep wound infection after Achilles tendon repair] 17 Aug 2009
• Effects of glycosaminoglycan polysulphate on the organisation of collagen fibres in experimentally induced tendonitis in horses. 13 Aug 2009
• Muscle inhibition following tendon stimulation is reduced in chronic stroke. 13 Aug 2009
• Effect of 10-mm superior oblique posterior tenectomy combined with frenulum dissection in A-pattern with superior oblique overaction. 5 Aug 2009
• Clinical results of multiple fibrous band release for the external snapping hip. 5 Aug 2009
• Horizontal mattress technique for superior oblique suture spacer. 30 Jul 2009
• Muscle transplants for facial reanimation: rationale and results of insertion technique using the palmaris longus tendon. 30 Jul 2009

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Technical information about 'Tendons'

Definition: Fibrous bands or cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE at the ends of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that serve to attach the MUSCLES to bones and other structures.

Descriptor UI: D013710

Alternative terms: Tendons; Tendon; Tendons, Para-Articular; Para-Articular Tendon; Para-Articular Tendons; Tendon, Para-Articular; Tendons, Para Articular; Tendons, Paraarticular; Paraarticular Tendon; Paraarticular Tendons; Tendon, Paraarticular;

Related Mesh Headings: Tendon Transfer;

Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; growth & development; immunology; innervation; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; secretion; surgery; transplantation; ultrastructure; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: A02.880;

History Note: 1963; /transplantation was TENDON TRANSPLANTATION 1963-65

Technical Notes: tendon rupture = TENDON INJURIES (IM) + RUPTURE (NIM); /surg: consider TENDON TRANSFER; /transpl permitted: do not confuse with TENDON TRANSFER; for specifically located tendons coordinate IM with general area of tendon, not a bone term, as metacarpal tendon: TENDONS (IM) + HAND or FINGERS (IM), not METACARPUS; "false tendons" of heart = PURKINJE FIBERS; PATELLAR TENDON is also available