1
Q
ligaments are
A
dense bands of collagenous tissue that span a joint and provide stability through range of motion
2
Q
what type of collagen fibres in ligaments
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type 1
3
Q
ligaments compared to tendons
A
have lower percentage of collagen
higher percentage of proteoglycans and water
less organised collagen fibres
rounder fibroblasts
MSK
flashcards
Decks in class (33)
# Cards
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joints and cartilage9
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peripheral nerve injuries13
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ligaments3
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tendons11
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osteomyelitis13
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septic arthritis9
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TB5
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rheumatoid arthritis15
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Osteoarthritis7
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spondyloarthritis (seronegative arthritis)21
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shoulder and elbow16
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upper limb injuries25
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metabolic bone disease29
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nerve palsies25
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bone and soft tissues17
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juvenile idiopathic arthritis17
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paediatric orthopaedics45
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paediatric trauma14
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spine16
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crystal arthropathy16
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hand conditions10
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multiply injured patient3
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open fractures7
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dislocations13
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lupus8
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multi system autoimmune disease20
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knee26
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fractures12
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compartment syndrome8
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hip19
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foot and ankle32
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fractures32
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notes from quesmed3
