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The human body
Tendons connect muscles to bones – Example here: the biceps . What do tendon sheaths do? Some tendons run through narrow tunnels made of bones and ligaments, and some are stretched over bumpy parts of bones, for instance in the wrist and foot. In these places, the tendons are often protected by layers of connective tissue known as tendon ... more...
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Tendons and ligaments play an important role here, too: Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing us to move, and ligaments help to hold things in place. What are ligaments, and what do they do? Ligaments are made out of connective tissue that has a lot of strong collagen fibers in it. They are found in different shapes and sizes in the body ... more...
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(PantherMedia / Goodluz) Painful tendon sheath inflammations (tenosynovitis) are particularly common in the hands and feet. Resting the inflamed area for some time usually helps the pain go away. more...
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The human body
In its normal form, the structure of the human foot allows us to walk in an upright position. Our feet consist of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, which also keep everything in place. more...
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Tendons connect bones and muscles with each other, they pass on the muscle power, allow your body to move and provide stability. Some areas of tendons – such as areas that cover protruding bones – are protected by tendon sheaths made of connective tissue. Tendon sheaths are filled with a lubricating fluid, so tendons can easily slide ... more...
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The human body
Tendon sheaths contain a fluid that acts as a lubricant. This allows the tendons to slide smoothly through the sheaths, without friction. Muscle tendons, nerves and blood vessels running from the forearm to the hand pass through a tunnel-like passageway on the palm side of the wrist. more...
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Cartilage, tendons and ligaments In healthy joints, the ends of bones are covered with a layer of cartilage. If this cartilage is healthy, it is very smooth and hard, but also elastic. It acts as a shock absorber and reduces friction. Tendons, ligaments and the joint capsules hold the joint together and help it to move. Tendons connect muscles ... more...
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Erysipelas can develop on the face, and cellulitis may also occur on the palm of the hand, for instance. There it can spread in a V-shape in the tendon sheaths between the thumb, wrist and little finger. Erysipelas affects the upper layers of the skin. The typical symptom is a painful and shiny light-red swelling of a quite clearly defined area ... more...
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The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome often get worse when the wrist is exposed to this kind of physical strain. It's not clear whether they can also cause the condition, though. It's commonly believed that working at the computer can increase your risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, but research so far suggests that the effect is minor. more...
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Most people with carpal tunnel syndrome only consider having surgery if other treatments don't provide enough relief. Surgery can help relieve symptoms or make them go away for good, but it is not without risks. In carpal tunnel syndrome the median nerve, which runs through the carpal tunnel in your wrist, is squashed. This can cause pain ... more...
