Tendons and Ligaments

What is the structure of ligaments?

• Hard, bony tissue

• Loose, spongy connective tissue

• Smooth, muscular tissue

• Dense, fibrous connective tissue

Explain the composition of ligaments.

• Elastin fibers

• Adipose tissue

• Calcium deposits

• Collagen fibers

What is the function of tendons in the human body?

• Connect tendons to ligaments and aid in respiration

• Connect muscles to skin and aid in vision

• Connect muscles to bones and aid in movement

• Connect bones to muscles and aid in digestion

How do tendons help in muscle movement?

• Tendons store excess energy from muscle movement

• Tendons help in the production of synovial fluid for joint movement

• Tendons transmit the force generated by the muscles to the bones, allowing movement.

• Tendons provide structural support to the muscles

Discuss the role of ligaments in movement and stability of joints.

• Ligaments are only responsible for providing nutrients to the joints

• Ligaments cause excessive movements in the joints

• Ligaments have no role in movement and stability of joints

• Ligaments provide stability to the joints and limit excessive movements.

Explain the function of synovial joints.

• Connect bones together with no movement

• Contain cartilage that absorbs shock

• Are found only in the skull

• Allow for a wide range of movement and are surrounded by a synovial membrane that secretes synovial fluid