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Why do muscles have to be flexible and soft while tendons have to be hard and tough?
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∙ 10y ago
Just coz
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoCoz they do!!
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Why do muscles have to be soft and flexible while tendons have to be hard and soft?
Coz they do!!
What is the definition of ligament?
A ligament is a tough fibrous band of tissue connecting the articular extremities of bones or supporting an organ in place.the stuff that connects your muscles
What is a connective tissue more flexible than bone called?
Generally, ligaments attach bones to bones while tendons attach muscles to bones.
What the definition of ligament?
The definition of ligament is a connective tissue, similar to tendons. Unlike tendons, though, ligaments connect bones to each other while tendons connect bones to muscles.
Why are tendons more susceptible to injuries then muscles?
They lack the elastic component of muscles and are more likely to rupture or tear while encountering a force exceeding their physiological limitations than muscles are. Keep in mind tendons are composed primarily of tough collagen and not 'pliable/stretchy fibers.' Injuries to tendons also take longer to heal due to their limited vasculature (require less blood to function than muscles).
Are muslcles connected to bones by ligament or tendons?
No, ligaments connect bone to bone, while tendons connect muscle to bone.
What would happen if we did not have tendons?
The body needs tendons in order to bend the bone joints while keeping the muscles in place. Without tendons, the muscles wouldn’t be able to move anything despite their ability to flex and their strength to be able to. Tendons and muscle move the structure (bone) in unison in order to create body movement.
How can tendons pull bone?
on one end of a tendon comes from the muscles while the other hand is attached to a bone,then it pulls
Will it hurt if you force yourself into the splits?
Yes. You can damage muscles and tendons which may cause pain and take a while to heal.
What tissue attaches bones and muscles to the bone?
Connective tissue is one which is rich in intercellular substance or interlacing processes with little tendency for the cells to come together in sheets or masses. Tendon and ligament are the connective tissue that connect bone to bone and muscles to bones.
Attaches bones to bones and muscls to bones?
Tendons attach muscles to bones, while ligaments attach bones to other bones.
In the knee the ends of the leg bone are held together by?
Ligaments always hold bones to bones while tendons only hold muscles to bones.
