The Driving Force of Hierarchical Collagen Fiber Formation: A Review of Tendon, Ligament, and Meniscus Mechanobiology
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In tendons, ligaments, and menisci, collagen fibers running the length of the tissue are the primary source of strength and function. Cells assemble these fibers hierarchically from nanometer-wide fibrils into larger fibers and fascicles, increasing in size th... ...