Scientists Reveal How Tendons Shape Developing Bones

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 15:42 in Biology & Nature

Bones, muscles, and tendons work together to provide the perfect balance between stability and movement in the skeleton. Scientists have now shown that this partnership begins in the embryo. The new study describes a previously unrecognized interaction between tendons and bones that drives the development of a strong skeletal system.

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