title: Heterogeneous Loading of the Human Achilles Tendon In Vivo.
abstract: The free Achilles tendon is considered a homogeneous structure that transmits muscular force in a linear manner. However, the tendon undergoes longitudinal rotation and is separated in mechanically independent segments with distinct mechanical and material tissue properties. The present article examines the hypothesis that the human Achilles tendon is loaded asymmetrically and undergoes heterogeneous deformation during movement.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway; and 2Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Unit, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: Jens
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bojsen-Møller
authors.forename: S Peter
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Magnusson
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical