Enthesis – definition

Components of a joint

• Enthesis refers to the point where a tendon / ligament is attached to bone
• The collagen fibers are calcified at this region and integrated into bone tissue

Types

• Fibrous enthesis
• Fibrocartilagenous enthesis

Clinical importance:

• Enthesitis (inflammation of the enthesis) is the common pathology responsible for spondyloarthropathies

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