Medical Art Library is a resource for teachers, students, health professionals or anyone interested in learning about the anatomy of the human body. We are medical artists who love anatomy. We believe that Illustrations can help you focus on key structures, see relationships, and quickly understand anatomy- in a way that words alone can't.. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. This thick tendon is located at the back of each ankle and attaches to the muscles that perform plantarflexion (pointing your foot down toward the ground). This movement occurs with every step you take throughout the day. It also helps you stand up on your toes and jump.
The anatomy of our musculoskeletal system is quite complex. It consists of a large number of tendons, ligaments, bones, cartilage, joints, and bursae. We are able to control our muscles by sending stimulating impulses via nerves from our brain. The muscles are attached to the bones via rope-like structures called tendons.. Tendons are mostly collagen, one of the most abundant proteins in your body. Tendons also contain blood vessels and nerves. Advertisement. Collagen fibers are flexible, strong and resistant to damage. A tendon's structure is similar to a fiberoptic cable or a rope, with small collagen fibers arranged in bundles. This bundling reinforces the.