Tendon excursion and gliding: clinical impacts from humble concepts.
As integral components of the musculoskeletal system, the primary function is transmission of muscle forces to the skeletal system. Proper excursion and gliding of the tendon determine the efficiency of this function. Studies of the tendon excursion and gliding based on two simple mechanical concepts have resulted in several significant clinical implications.
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Biomechanics Laboratory, Division of Orthopedic Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. an.kainan@mayo.edu
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D009141:Musculoskeletal System; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D013710:Tendons / Q000502:physiology*