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Tendons are very strong ropelike structures. They gradually arise from muscles. The power of muscles are transmitted by tendons. Muscles will take a larger area for origin or insertion. Tendons make the area dramatically less.
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∙ 14y agoLigaments connect bones to other bones to form ajoint. If there is nothing holding things together then you cant end up with a working joint. Imagine a hinge without a pin or vice versa,
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∙ 13y agoligaments hold organs in place and connect bone to bone
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∙ 14y agoThey attach bones to bones
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∙ 8y agoLigaments hold joints together.
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Do you have joints in your eyeballs?
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What provides a cushion and prevents wear and tee in a joint?
ligaments;] cartilage A+
What is the twisting of ligaments at joint?
twisting of ligaments at joints
Are cruciate ligaments also called collateral ligaments?
nope!
What ligaments assist in stabilization of the shoulder joint?
coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligaments
Why are ligaments and cartilage are use-full?
The ligaments are important and useful because the act as a connector between different bones, connecting them together. The cartilage is important and useful, however, isn't found in too many areas of the body. Elastic cartilage is the most useful of the cartilages.
Why is it important for ligaments to be stretchy?
Ligaments need to be somewhat stretchy to allow for normal joint movement and flexibility. Being stretchy helps prevent injury by absorbing and distributing forces during physical activities. However, if ligaments are too stretchy, it can lead to joint instability and an increased risk of injury.
Where do ligaments get blood?
Ligaments do not have blood vessels, but obtain most nutrients they need from the synovial fluid of the joint with which they are associated.
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 the most highly innervated ligament?
denticulate ligaments
What is fascia and capsular tissue are most similar to?
Tendons and Ligaments
Why is ligament repair necessary when you have a severe dislocation and sprain?
ligaments connect bones to bones. in a severe dislocation the ligaments were most likely torn and damaged
What is factor affecting stability of arch of foot?
Ligaments are factors that affect the stability of the foot. The spring ligament, deltoid ligament, and talocalcaneal interosseous ligament are most important for arch stability.
If you dislocated your elbow and have torn ligaments do you need surgery?
Only your doctor can advise you on this. You may need to have the ligaments surgically repaired to get full (or most) function back.
Do you have joints in your eyeballs?
Do we have ligaments in our eye, and please name them. Do we have ligaments in our eye, and please name them. Do we have ligaments in our eye, and please name them. Do we have ligaments in our eye, and please name them. Do we have ligaments in our eye, and please name them. Do we have ligaments in our eye, and please name them.
What part of the body you can find many ligaments?
Ankles, knees, and wrists (also the parts of the body most prone to sprains, BECAUSE of the fact that they have so many ligaments!) :)
What is tough substance that joins bones?
Tendons, ligaments and cartilege in between.
