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Connective Tissue Tensile Strength

Meaning

Connective Tissue Tensile Strength quantifies the maximum longitudinal stress or pulling force that tissues such as tendons, ligaments, and skin can sustain before mechanical failure or tearing occurs. This critical biomechanical property is fundamentally dependent on the quality, density, and highly organized cross-linking of the extracellular matrix components, primarily collagen and elastin fibers. Optimal tensile strength is a robust indicator of musculoskeletal integrity, skin resilience, and overall structural youthfulness, all of which are significantly modulated by hormonal status.