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TENDON SHEATH [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A fibrous covering or sheath that is lined by synovial membrane. This outer sheath is separated from the tendon by a thin layer of synovial fluid to minimize friction and facilitate movement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
CONT

La désinsertion ou la rupture des gaines tendineuses peuvent survenir à l'occasion d'un traumatisme ou d'un effort contrarié favorisé par une conformation anatomique, le tendon par ailleurs normal se luxant (...).

Spanish

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