17. What does a tendon sheath protect?
The tendon sheath is a double walled sleeve whose function is to
isolate, protect and lubricate the tendon to protect it from pressure
or friction.
The space between the double layers of the sheath is filled with a
fluid so that these layers slide over each other easily. A tendon is a
cord like bundle of connective tissues. It attaches muscles to bones.
Some tendons are round, while others are long or flat
One end of the tendon rises from the end of a muscle, while the other
end is woven into the bone. The tendons at the ankle and wrist are
encased in sheaths at the points where they cross or are in close
contact with other structures.
Bao gân dùng bảo vệ gì?
Bao gân là một ống lót hai lớp có chức năng cách ly, bảo
vệ và bôi trơn nhằm bảo vệ nó khỏi áp suất hoặc ma sát.
