Short histological kaleidoscope - recent findings in histology. Part V. About tendons, ligaments, and cartilages

Vol. 66 No. 2, 2025

ROMANIAN JOURNAL of MORPHOLOGY and EMBRYOLOGY

Elena Mihaela Jianu, Carmen Mihaela Mihu, Rada Teodora Sufletel, Carmen Bianca Crivii, Anne-Marie Constantin, Lavinia Patricia Mocan, Ioana Maria Orlea, Roxana Adelina Stefan, Paul-Andrei Stefan, Andrei Coneac, Madalin Mihai Onofrei, Tudor Cristian Pascalau, Andreea Crintea, Alina Simona Sovrea

Tendons, ligaments, and various types of cartilage, including elastic, hyaline, growth, articular, and meniscal cartilage, share important structural and functional properties. As connective tissues, they are characterized by a dense extracellular matrix composed of collagen fibers and proteoglycans, which provide mechanical strength and flexibility. Their limited vascularity affects healing potential and metabolic activity. These tissues are crucial for maintaining joint integrity, distributing mechanical loads, and supporting skeletal development. This overview highlights the common features that define these connective tissues, providing a foundation for further understanding of their roles in musculoskeletal physiology and pathology, their capacity for regeneration, and possible treatment options.

Corresponding author: Rada Teodora Sufletel, Assistant, MD, PhD; e-mail: sufletel.rada@umfcluj.ro

DOI: 10.47162/RJME.66.2.03 Download PDF
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