Tendon: Function, Anatomy & Common Injuries - Cleveland Clinic
网页2021年8月10日 · What is the anatomy of a tendon? Tendons are mostly collagen, one of the most abundant proteins in your body. Tendons also contain blood vessels and nerves. Collagen fibers are flexible, strong and resistant to damage. A tendon’s structure is similar to a fiberoptic cable or a rope, with small collagen fibers arranged in bundles.
Leg muscles: Anatomy and function of the leg compartments
网页2023年11月3日 · The muscle courses downwards and medially and extends into a slender tendon that runs along the dorsal surface of the foot, passing beneath the superior extensor retinaculum. The tendon inserts at the base and dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe (hallux). The extensor hallucis longus is innervated by the deep fibular nerve (L5).
Tendon: Anatomical structure and function - Kenhub
网页2023年10月30日 · Tendons are dense connective tissue structures, composed of an hierarchy of longitudinally arranged collagen fibers, elastin, glycoproteins, proteoglycans and a lesser amount of specialized fibroblast cells.
Leg Muscles: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic
网页You have many different muscles in your upper and lower leg. Together, these muscles help you walk, run, jump, stand on your toes and flex your feet (lift your toes up toward your knee). Your leg muscles work with your bones, tendons and ligaments to stabilize your body, support your weight and help you move.
Leg: Anatomy and Function of Bones and Muscles, Plus Diagram - Healthline
网页2018年6月18日 · Tendons are also bands of connective tissue. They’re found on the ends of muscles, where they help attach muscle to bone. The largest tendon in the knee is the patellar tendon.
The Muscles of the Leg and Foot: 3D Anatomy Model - Innerbody
网页3 天之前 · Located inferior to the knee are a number of muscles that move the ankle, foot, and toes. The calf muscles, including the gastrocnemius and soleus, join to form the strong calcaneal (Achilles) tendon of the heel and attach to the calcaneus bone in the heel.
Lower limb anatomy: Bones, muscles, nerves, vessels | Kenhub
网页2023年9月11日 · The lower extremity can be divided into several parts or regions, as follows: Hip. Thigh. Knee. Leg. Ankle. Foot. In this topic page, we will take a brief look at all of them and cover the basics of the entire lower limb. Contents. Hip and pelvis. Bones. Muscles. Nerves and vessels. Thigh anatomy. Bones …
Tendons: Anatomy, Function and Treatment - Verywell Health
网页2022年9月14日 · Tendons are strong, flexible tissue bands connecting muscles to bones. When you tighten your muscles, tendons shorten and pull on your bones to move your joints. They are prone to injuries like inflammation (swelling) from overuse, strains from overstretching, and tears.
Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Achilles Tendon
网页2023年8月8日 · Located in the posterior aspect of the lower leg, the Achilles tendon is the thickest tendon in the human body with the ability to resist large tensile forces. It attaches the muscles of the posterior calf, namely the confluence of the distal attachment of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneus.
Anatomy, Tendons - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2024年5月1日 · The tendon is a "mechanical bridge," transmitting muscle forces to the bones and joints. This tough, fibrous structure also helps muscles complete joint movements along a plane. The tendon type reflects its associated muscle's morphology and function. Tendon tissue is present throughout an entire muscle's length, not only the tips.