Enthesis
Enthesis
Enthesis (/ɛnˈθiːsɪs/; plural: Entheses) is the point at which a tendon or ligament or muscle attaches to the bone. The word is derived from the Greek word "ἔνθεσις" (enthesis), meaning 'putting in', or 'insertion'.
Etymology
The term "enthesis" is derived from the Greek word "ἔνθεσις" (enthesis), which means 'putting in', or 'insertion'. This term is used in anatomy to refer to the point of attachment of a tendon, ligament, or muscle to the bone.
Function
The primary function of the enthesis is to provide a smooth, stable connection between the soft tissues (tendons, ligaments, and muscles) and the hard tissues (bones). This connection allows for efficient transfer of forces from the muscles to the bones, enabling movement and providing stability to the joints.
Related Terms
- Enthesopathy: A disorder involving the entheses. It is often associated with diseases such as spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
- Enthesitis: Inflammation of the entheses, often seen in conditions like ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis.
- Tendon: A flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.
- Ligament: The fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- Muscle: A tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
- Bone: The rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enthesis
- Wikipedia's article - Enthesis
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