foot tendons

The Latin technical term for the tendon sheath is “vagina tendinis”. A tendon sheath is a tubular structure that surrounds a tendon like a guide channel, for example to guide it around a bony prominence. A tendon sheath thus protects the tendon from mechanical injuries. Structure A tendon sheath consists of two layers. The outer … Tendon sheath

Tendon sheaths of the foot The muscle bellies of the long foot muscles are located on the lower leg, so the tendons must be redirected around the inner or outer ankle.In order to protect against mechanical damage caused by friction on the bone, the tendons are therefore provided with tendon sheaths in the area of … Tendon sheaths of the foot | Tendon sheath