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Tendon, SEM
Tendon, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), showing bundles of collagen fibres. Magnification: x5000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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Bundle Bundles Collagen Connective Tissue Fibres Fibrous Flexible Inelastic Longitudinal Tendon False Coloured Section Sectioned
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate beauty of a tendon at an astonishing level of detail. Through the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we are granted a mesmerizing glimpse into the inner workings of our own bodies. The image reveals bundles upon bundles of collagen fibers, meticulously arranged to form this vital connective tissue. The vibrant colors applied in post-processing enhance our understanding and appreciation for its complexity. At a magnification factor of x5000 when printed at 10 centimeters wide, every minute detail is brought to life. Tendons play an essential role in our anatomy, providing strength and flexibility to enable movement within the human body. This particular sectioned view offers us insight into their longitudinal structure, highlighting how these fibrous bundles work together harmoniously. As we marvel at this false-colored representation, it becomes evident that tendons possess both resilience and fragility simultaneously. Their fibrous nature grants them incredible tensile strength while remaining relatively inelastic—a testament to the remarkable design found within our biological systems. Science Photo Library has once again captured an awe-inspiring moment frozen in time—an opportunity for us all to appreciate the wonders hidden beneath our skin's surface.
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