What is a ligament?

Matt from Ken Hub explains what ligaments are, their role in the body, and how they differ from tendons. The video covers common ligament injuries, such as ACL tears, and provides examples of ligaments like the ACL, PCL, iliofemoral, and ischiofemoral ligaments. It concludes with a call to explore more resources on Ken Hub.

What is the primary role of a ligament in the human body?

• To connect muscle to bone

• To connect bone to bone

• To provide energy to muscles

• To protect internal organs

Which of the following is a common ligament found in the knee?

• Biceps tendon

• Achilles tendon

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

• Rotator cuff

What type of tissue are ligaments primarily made of?

• Epithelial tissue

• Fibrous connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

Which ligament connects the hip bone to the femur?

• Medial collateral ligament

• Iliofemoral ligament

• Lateral collateral ligament

• Patellar ligament

What is the purpose of the Ken Hub platform as mentioned in the video?

• To provide free medical consultations

• To offer fitness training programs

• To replace old textbooks with interactive learning

• To sell anatomy models