title: Functional anatomy and physiology of tendons.
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.
authors.affiliation: Anatomy Department, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D003094:Collagen / Q000502:physiology; D004549:Elastin / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology*; D014332:Tropocollagen / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D014332:Tropocollagen; D003094:Collagen; D004549:Elastin