Cell ID: CL0000388

Cell Name: tendon cell

CSI Thresholds:

Select	Context	Threshold
	Overall	13.5981
	Forelimb + Healthy	31.8037
	Forelimb	31.7971
	Hindlimb + Healthy	18.8848
	Hindlimb	18.8832
	Healthy	14.6466
	Muscle of pelvic diaphragm	6.4886
	Muscle tissue	6.4564
	Muscle of pelvic diaphragm + Healthy	6.4554
	Muscle tissue + Healthy	6.4306
	Intercostal muscle + Healthy	5.4164
	Intercostal muscle	5.3818
	Muscle of abdomen + Healthy	0.5931
	Muscle of abdomen	0.5766
	Rectus abdominis muscle	-0.2212
	Rectus abdominis muscle + Healthy	-0.2247

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(Cell Significance Index is uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers.)

Description: An elongated fibrocyte that is part of a tendon. The cytoplasm is stretched between the collagen fibres of the tendon. They have a central cell nucleus with a prominent nucleolus. Tendon cells have a well-developed rough endoplasmic reticulum and they are responsible for synthesis and turnover of tendon fibres and ground substance.

Synonyms: muscle attachment cell, tenocyte