Molecular Parameters Indicating Adaptation to Mechanical Stress in Fibrous Connective Tissue (Paperback)

1 Introduction.- 1.1 Preliminary remarks.- 1.2 Adaptation of connective and supportive tissues to their respective functions.- 1.3 Parameters of functional adaptation.- 2 Study aim.- 2.1 Fundamental considerations.- 2.2 Structure of the present study.- 2.3 Questions.- 3 Anatomical structures investigated.- 3.1 Extensor tendons of the toes in the region of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP).- 3.2 Extensor tendons of the hand in the region of the MCP joint.- 3.3 The transverse ligament of the atlas.- 3.4 The transverse ligament of the acetabulum.- 3.5 Tendon and trochlea of the superior oblique muscle.- 4 Materials and methods.- 4.1 Materials.- 4.2 Methodology of the immunohistochemical investigation.- 5 Results.- 5.1 Extensor tendons of the toes.- 5.2 Extensor tendons of the hand in the region of the MCP joint.- 5.3 The transverse ligament of the atlas.- 6 Discussion.- 6.1 Discussion of the method.- 6.2 Discussion of the present study's structure.- 6.3 Discussion of results.- 6.4 Conclusions.- 7 Summary.- 8 Bibliography.- Subject Index.