To achieve permanent lengthening of connective tissue:
A)The collagen fibers must line up in a parallel fashion.
B)The region of necking, or macrofailure, must be reached.
C)Bonds between collagen fibers must be remodeled in the lengthened position.
D)The ground substance between the fibers must be reduced.

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Bonds between the collagen fibers must be remodeled in the lengthened position to achieve permanent lengthening of connective tissue. This involves breaking and re-forming cross-links between fibers, which requires sustained stretching or loading in the lengthened position.

To Achieve Permanent Lengthening of Connective Tissue