In dead bodies, the big chest muscle's tendon has two layers—one in front and one in back. The front layer is longer, and they join together at the bottom, which might affect how the tendon works and how well it heals after injury.

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Three‐dimensional study of pectoralis major muscle and tendon architecture

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2009 May

The study looked at dead human bodies and found that the chest tendon really does have two layers, one longer in front, and they connect at the bottom—just like the claim says.

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Three‐dimensional study of pectoralis major muscle and tendon architecture

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DOI: 10.1002/ca.20784

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