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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