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So the bones and muscles have a wider range of movement without restriction
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∙ 15y ago
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Its because they need to let the elbow bend and move in specific directions and act as a lubricant at the joint and keep the bones together.
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Does your bones stretch out when you grow older?
bones do not stretch; they grow by building more cells.
Does a ligament attach bone to bone?
Ligaments are fibrous bands or sheets of connective tissue linking two or more bones, cartilages, or structures together. They are not bones.
What is dense connective tissue?
Dense connective tissue forms strong, rope-like structures such as tendons and ligaments. Tendons attach skeletal muscles to bones; ligaments connect bones to bones at joints. Ligaments are more stretchy and contain more elastic fibers than tendons.
How are ligaments and cartilage functionally similar in joints?
No, tendons are not the same as ligaments. Unfortunately, I was absent a long time ago when my class learned about that. So here is something:People often talk about tendons and ligaments as if they are the same thing, but these two types of soft tissue actually perform different functions for the body.A tendon connects muscle to bone. These tough, yet flexible, bands of fibrous tissue attach to the skeletal muscles that move your bones. Tendons essentially enable one to move since they act as intermediaries between the muscles creating the motion of the bones.I'd say the most famous tendon is the Achilles tendon (named after the character Brad Pitt played in the movie Troy) which connects the muscles of your calf to your heel. Also, if you watch the tops of your hands while you type, you can see your tendons at work. Pretty cool, huh?So what's a ligament? If you want to know then read moreLigaments are similar to tendons, but they connect bone to bone and help to stabilize joints. They are composed mostly of long, stringy collagen fibers creating short bands of tough fibrous connective tissue.Ligaments are slightly elastic, so they can be stretched to gradually lengthen increasing flexibility. Athletes and dancers stretch their ligaments to make their joints more supple, and to prevent injury.Here's a cool fact: The term double-jointed refers to people who have more elastic ligaments.You might have heard of some of the ligaments found in the knee since they often tear, especially the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) when skiing. In fact four ligaments connect the tibia (shin bone) to the femur (thigh bone) to provide structure for the knee.
Compare and contrast tendons and ligaments?
ligaments connect bone to bone, tendons connect muscle to bone and cartilage is the semi solid bones that are present at the places where they required. For example: our external ears, nose, between 2 joints cartilage is present.
What is a connective tissue more flexible than bone called?
Generally, ligaments attach bones to bones while tendons attach muscles to bones.
Why do bones heal faster than ligaments and tendons?
Ligaments and tendons do not "heal" per se. They need to be operated on to repair them. Bones heal because they have the ability to repair and grow themselves more so than ligaments and tendons.
What is ligment?
A ligament is a band of tissue that connects bones and hold various organs in place. Ligaments are found all over the human body. There are three types of ligaments. Peritoneal ligaments, fetal remnant ligaments, and articular ligaments. The peritoneal ligaments is made up of folds of peritoneum. Fetal remnant ligaments are ligaments that are found in very young children. The articular ligaments are ligaments that are found in the joints and connecting bones. Ligaments are slightly elastic; when under tension, they gradually lengthen. This is one reason why dislocated joints must be set as quickly as possible: if the ligaments lengthen too much, then the joint will be weakened, becoming prone to future dislocations. Athletes, gymnasts, dancers, and martial artists perform stretching exercises to lengthen their ligaments, making their joints more supple. The term double-jointed refers to people who have more elastic ligaments, allowing their joints to stretch and contort further. The medical term for describing such double-jointed persons is hyperlaxity and double-jointed is a synonym of hyperlax.
What are your bones connected by?
Bones that are joined together are joints. There are two kinds of joints. These are the ball and socket joint, and they filament joint, where different bits of cartilage join two or more bones together. Should these break, you won't be able to move this bone.
How does the bones of the human hands join together?
The joints between the carpal bones are irregular synovial joints. The bones are held together more firmly by a relatively complex network of ligaments.
What are the functions of tendons?
The function of a tendon is a type of soft tissue that connects muscle tissue to bones just like ligaments that connect two or more bones. The purpose of tendons is to transfer force between muscle and bone.This allows the joint movement that allows for everyday activities like walking or reaching. Tendons can have several shapes ranging from wide and flat, ribbon and fan shaped.Tendons connect muscles to bones.
What attaches the muscle to the bones?
Tendons attach muscle to bone. Ligaments attach bone to bone.Read more: What_attaches_skeletal_muscle_to_bone
