Tendons are very strong, inelastic connective tissues that allow a muscle to pull on a bone to move it. Four of the synovial joint types are responsible for a range of sporting techniques.

Cartilage is a soft, spongy connective tissue. The articular capsule prevents wear and tear on the bones. The bones in a synovial joint are connected by ligaments, which: are a type of connective ...

Objective The aim of our study was to assess a group of patients with calf muscle tears and evaluate the integrity of the connective tissue boundaries and interfaces. Further, we propose a novel MRI ...