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They attach muscles indirectly to bones, cartilages, or connective tissue coverings of each other.

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Tendons attach muscle to bone.

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What is the function of Achilles tendon?

Balls


Is connects bone to muscle a function of a tendon?

Yes. tendon connects bone to muscles.


What is the function of tendon sheaths?

to protect the tendon from wear and tear in physical movement, like when you exercise.


A tendon attaches one bone to another?

No, a tendon attaches a muscle to bone. A ligament attaches a bone to another bone.


How do bursae and tendon sheaths improve joint function?

bursae and tendon sheaths he;p to reduce friction during joint movement


Can you live without a tendon?

Tendon attaches muscle to bone. They sometimes have to be removed or operated on. A person can live with a tendon removed.


What is the function of a tendon and how does its structure hint at this function?

A Tendon is basically a connective tissue that is used to connect the muscle to the bone. It is capable of withstanding tension. They are composed of parallel arrays consisting of collagen fibers which are closely packed together. These are held together with other proteins like proteoglycan, decorin and, in compressed regions of tendon, aggrecan.


What is the goal of tendon repair?

The goal of tendon repair is to restore the normal function of joints or their surrounding tissues following a tendon laceration


How much of the extensor tendon may be lacerated without loss of function?

No more than 20%.


What aspects of muscle function are monitored by muscle spindles and tendon organs?

Muscle spindle monitors stretch and golgi tendon organ the tension that developed during forced contraction thank u


What is the function of the sharpey's fibers?

The function of the sharpey's fibers were specialized collagen fibers that help attach a tendon to a bone by deep penetration into bone at right angels.


What is the of the function of tendons in the leg?

Same as any tendon anywhere - to link muscle to bone.Tendons connect muscle to muscle.