Cementum is a specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth. The cementum is the part of the periodontium that attaches the teeth to the alveolar bone by anchoring the periodontal ligament. 1 Development.
When pulled tight, this complex band of tissue can cause the spine, hip and knee to lose its natural alignment, and possibly cause some pain or problems with strength movements. The upper medial fibers also blend into the fibers of the thoracolumbar fascia, which means it has a role in low back structure too.
Updated April 19, 2016. Iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS, is the result of inflammation of the iliotibial band, a thick band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the leg. The iliotibial band begins above the hip joint and extends to the outer side of the shin bone (tibia) just below the knee joint.