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Biomechanics and Functional Adaption of Tendons and Joint Ligaments

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In the present society of ever increasing mechanization the human body is subjected more and more to various mechanical stresses, which are resisted primarily by connective tissue in various forms. Interest has also been focused on connective tissue adaption to different functional states and to the changes induced by aging.

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Viidik, A. (1966). Biomechanics and Functional Adaption of Tendons and Joint Ligaments. In: Evans, F.G. (eds) Studies on the Anatomy and Function of Bone and Joints. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-99909-3_2

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