sheaths

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Articular ligaments "Ligament" most commonly refers to a band of dense regular connective tissue bundles made of collagenous fibers, with bundles protected by dense irregular connective tissue sheaths. Source: Internet

Both act to add myelin sheaths to the axons, which acts as a form of insulation allowing for better and faster proliferation of electrical signals along the nerves. Source: Internet

It occurs when the macrophages of an individual's own immune system damage the myelin sheaths that insulate the axon of the nerve. Source: Internet

Deep flexor muscles straighten the terminal phalanges, so the claws protrude from their sheaths, and the soft "velvety" paw becomes suddenly converted into a formidable weapon. Source: Internet

In contrast, nodes found in the sheaths of invertebrates are either annular or fenestrated; i.e., they are restricted to "spots." Source: Internet

Characteristics Members of the family are small to large herbaceous plants with distichous leaves with basal sheaths that overlap to form a pseudostem. Source: Internet