Tendon sheath

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

Tendons

Tendons serve to transmit traction between muscles and bones. They represent the fibrous end piece with which the muscle attaches to its bone. The attachment points are usually visible as bony protrusions (apophyses) on the bone. These must be particularly resistant, as they absorb the force transmitted by the muscle via the tendon. In addition … Tendons