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Review
. 1992 Jul;11(3):505-20.

Functional anatomy and physiology of tendons

M O'Brien  1
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  • PMID: 1638638
Review

Functional anatomy and physiology of tendons

M O'Brien. Clin Sports Med. 1992 Jul.

Abstract

Tendons vary in type, shape, and size. The anatomy, histology, and physiology of tendons are described in this article, with particular reference to those tendons that are vulnerable in sports medicine.

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