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Year |
2004 |
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Question Number |
245. |
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Category |
Orthopaedic Science |
Question
Based on the schematic shown in Figure 80, what is the most widely accepted theory to account for the fact that the toe region is so small in the basic stress-strain curve for tendon?
1- The fibers in tendon are crimped.
2- The collagen fibers are nearly parallel with the long axis of the tendon. 3- Collagen fibers are disorganized.
4- Relatively few cells are present in tendon.
5- Extensive cross-links exist between collagen fibers.
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