The fibrous organs arranged in fasciæ are, 1st, the tendons; 2d, the
ligaments.
1st. The tendons are found at the origin, insertion or middle of the
muscles. They are either simple, in the form of elongated cords, as in
the peronæus, the tibialis, and almost all the muscles, or compound, as
in the rectus, the flexors, &c.
2d. The ligaments strengthen the osseous or cartilaginous
articulations, around which they are found. They have regular fasciæ,
as the lateral ligaments of the elbow, the knee, the jaw, &c.; or
irregular fasciæ, as those of the pelvis.