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Ligaments & Tendons - Wings

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�� No molecular bonds between<br />

fascicles<br />

�� Free to slide relative to each<br />

other<br />

�� Orientations:<br />

�� Branching & Interwoven<br />

�� Spirally wound: Ex ACL<br />

�� Parallel<br />

�� Direct connection between<br />

bones: Ex Collateral<br />

<strong>Ligaments</strong><br />

�� Smaller diameter fibers than in<br />

tendons<br />

Structure<br />

http://dahweb.engr.ucdavis.edu/dahweb/126site/chp4.pdf http://silver.neep.wisc.edu/~lakes/BME601Fr.html<br />

Simon, SR. Orthopaedic Basic Science. Science.<br />

Ohio: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 1994.

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