Sharpey's fibres

(noun)

A matrix of connective tissue consisting of bundles of strong collagenous fibers connecting periosteum to bone.

Related Terms

  • suture
  • fontanelle

Examples of Sharpey's fibres in the following topics:

  • Structural Classification of Joints

    • The bones are connected by Sharpey's fibres.
  • Sutures

    • A suture is a type of fibrous joint (synarthrosis) bound by Sharpey's fibers that only occurs in the skull (cranium).
    • Sutures are bound together by a matrix of connective tissues called Sharpey's fibers, which grow from each bone into the adjoining one.
  • Sutures

    • The bones are bound together by Sharpey’s fibers, a matrix of connective tissue which provide a firm joint.
  • Fibrous Joints

    • The presence of Sharpey's fibers permit a little flexibility.
  • Shin Splint Syndrome

    • Some experts believe that this pain is caused from disruption of Sharpey's fibers that connect the medial soleus fascia through the periosteum of the tibia to insert into the bone.
  • Cystoscopy

    • Some cystoscopes use optical fibres (flexible glass fibres) that carry an image from the tip of the instrument to a viewing piece at the other end.
  • Short-term gains, long-term pain

    • Woolworths in Australia was publicly named and shamed in August that same year for selling toilet paper that carried fake sustainable forest fibre labels.
  • Total Internal Reflection and Fiber Optics

    • One of the most common applications of total internal reflection is in fibre optics.
    • An optical fibre is a thin, transparent fibre, usually made of glass or plastic, for transmitting light.
    • The construction of a single optical fibre is shown in .
  • Introduction to Resource Extension Part 2

    • Further cost reductions for Interface and its customers have come about as the company substituted oil-based carpet fibre materials with more environmentally friendly fibres that use less materials (and energy) and create less production waste.
    • Furthermore, because DuPont runs several different manufacturing operations, fibres from its carpet reclamation process can also be used to manufacture auto parts and sound insulation products.
  • Ecological rucksack

    • Next come the steps involved in turning the cotton fibres into thread.
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