Tendon. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross-sectional freeze fractured tendon. The fracture shows bundles of collagen fibres. The f

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Tendon. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross-sectional freeze fractured tendon. The fracture shows bundles of collagen fibres. The fibres are arranged so that the tendon is inelastic but flexible. Tendons attach muscle to bone.

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