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What is the difference between a torn ligament and a torn tendon?
A torn ligament involves damage to the tissue that connects bones to each other, while a torn tendon involves damage to the tissue that connects muscles to bones. Ligaments help stabilize joints, while tendons help with movement. Treatment and recovery for each type of injury may differ based on the location and severity of the tear.
What joins bones to bones?
A Ligament or sometimes a Joint or a tendon Attaches a Bone to another Bone. A Tendon attaches a Bone to a Muscle.
What tendon is used to reconstruct anterior cruciate?
The most common tendon used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is the patellar tendon, which is harvested from the patellar bone and tibial tubercle. Other options include the hamstring tendons (semimembranosus, semitendinosus) or quadriceps tendon. The choice of tendon graft depends on various factors like patient's age, activity level, and surgeon's preference.
Distinguish between tendons and ligament?
Tendons are tough cords of fibrous tissue that attach muscles to bones, facilitating movement and providing stability. Ligaments are also fibrous tissue, but they connect bones to other bones at joints, helping to support and stabilize the joints during movement. In summary, tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones.
What is the difference between a ligament and a tendon in terms of their functions and structures?
Ligaments connect bones to other bones, providing stability to joints, while tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing movement. Structurally, ligaments are made of tough, fibrous connective tissue, while tendons are composed of collagen fibers.
What is a strained muscle?
it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled
Is the ACL a ligament or a tendon?
the acl is a ligament .
Do tendon and ligament have striation?
No.
What is the difference between and a avulsion fracture and a fracture?
An avulsion fracture is when you pull a ligament or tendon from a bone and a piece of that bone comes with it. It is not actually a "fracture". A fracture is a break.
What's the difference between a strain and a sprain?
A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon, while a sprain is an injury to a ligament. Strains usually involve overstretching or tearing of muscle fibers, while sprains involve overstretching or tearing of ligament fibers.
What is the difference between a torn ligament and a torn tendon?
A torn ligament involves damage to the tissue that connects bones to each other, while a torn tendon involves damage to the tissue that connects muscles to bones. Ligaments help stabilize joints, while tendons help with movement. Treatment and recovery for each type of injury may differ based on the location and severity of the tear.
Other word for tendon beginning with l?
Ligament.
Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee-jerk reflex?
The patellar tendon, just underneath the kneecap
What are the difference between a strain and a sprain?
A sprain affects the bone, while a strain does no
What is another word for tendon that begins with the letter L?
ligament
What makes a muscle different from a tendon or ligament?
It has the ability to contract.
What initiates joint movement?
the tendon conective tissue or ligament
