title: [Microstructure of tendon and its clinical significance].
abstract: Superficial and internal-structure of human and rat tendons were investigated under scanning electronic microscopy. Histologically, there are many pores on the synovium, under which a layer of network of fiber bands wraps the tendon. The synovial fluid propulsion system includes: Synovium----pores----network of fiber bands----space of tendon bands----space of tendon fibers. The synovial fluid is propelled through the above structure. The function of the network structure is like a sponge, it has the function of nutrition, absorption of heat, and lubrication.
authors.affiliation: Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical University.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Yan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D013582:Synovial Fluid; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology; D013710:Tendons / Q000648:ultrastructure*