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They are primarily composed of chitin , a strong and flexible polysaccharide that provides the necessary tensile strength to withstand powerful muscle pulls. Morphology:
Mechanical properties of the unguitractor apodeme ... - bioRxiv apodeme
An is an internal, ridge-like or finger-like ingrowth of the arthropod exoskeleton that provides a site for muscle attachment. Functionally, it is the invertebrate equivalent of a tendon , serving as a mechanical link that converts muscle contractions into limb or body movement. Anatomical Structure and Composition They are primarily composed of chitin , a
Broad, ridge-like or flange-like internal structures. Apophyses: Thinner, finger-like projections. They are primarily composed of chitin
Like mammalian tendons, some apodemes have elastic properties. In jumping or running insects (like locusts), they can store elastic strain energy that is released rapidly to power explosive movements.