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Structures closely related to tendons (joint capsules, tendon sheaths, pulleys, retinacula, of tendons, but do not make any major contribution to their tensile strength.

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What joint is often associated with bursae?

Synovial have fluid-filled sacs called bursae associated with them. Each bursa is lined with synovial membrane. Which may be continuous with the synovial membrane of a nearby joint cavity. Bursae are commonly located between tendons amd underlying bony prominences, as the elbow. They aid movement of tendons that glide over these bony parts or over other tendons.


What occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in a narrow space between the bone within the shoulder joint?

When inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in a narrow space between the bone within the shoulder joint, it can lead to a condition called impingement syndrome. This can result in pain, reduced range of motion, and potential damage to the tendons over time. It's important to address the inflammation and correct any contributing factors to alleviate symptoms and prevent further issues.


How many tendons are in the human body?

There are over 400 tendons in the human body.


In the dog and cat sesamoid bones are associated with which joint?

Sesamoid bones in dogs and cats are typically associated with the joint at the base of the digits, known as the metacarpophalangeal joint in the front limbs and metatarsophalangeal joint in the hind limbs. These sesamoid bones help to reduce friction, provide mechanical advantage, and protect the tendons that pass over the joint during movement.


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Function of Sesamoid bone?

Sesamoid bones act as pulleys to reduce friction and increase the mechanical efficiency of tendons. They also help protect tendons from excessive wear and tear. Sesamoid bones are commonly found in locations where tendons pass over joints.


What is shoulder bursitis?

The bursa are pads that are between tendons and bone. They protect the tendon from wear from rubbing over the bone but sometimes can themselves become inflamed (bursitis). It is usually related to over-use.


A joint that glides over another?

pivot joint


Why are tendons important to a muscle's ability to move a bone?

Tendons are merely the end parts of muscles - at either end, generally comprising tough connective tissue that is also continuous throughout the muscle bounding the muscle and holding it together throughout. Effectively, each muscle acts over a joint and possesses 2 ends; these ends are the tendinous parts of the muscle - or tendons. One tendon is attached to one bone of the joint over which the muscle acts, the other tendon attaches to the other bone involved - the bones, in this sense, act as levers - the 'fulcrum' or pivoting point being the joint arrangement itself, which is between the 2 tendons of the muscle arrangement. A ready Example might be the [frontal] 'quadriceps' muscle at the front of the knee: The muscle tendon at the upper end of the body attaches to the large femur (upper leg) bone. The tendon at the lower end attaches to the lower leg bone or tibia, but at its upper end (just below the knee cap). The large quad muscles contract in length such that they bulk out at the front as a result; and this contraction or shortening of length of the muscle at the front of the knee joint causes the leg to be straightened out. Many tendons are found in and around joints and also assist in the stabilization of the joint.


What is the advantages of the flanged joint over the welded joint?

the advantage is that flanged joint more usable than the welded joint.


Why dont birds tip over when they sit on telephone wires?

birds have special tendons that allow them lock around the perch. With tendons located behind their ankle and in front of their knee, they weight of their body stretches the tendons so they lock around the perch


A bone imbedded in a tendon is called what bone?

A sesamoid bone. This type of bone is found embedded within a tendon or a muscle, typically where it passes over a joint, to protect the tendon from excessive wear and pressure. An example of a sesamoid bone is the patella, embedded within the patellar tendon.