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The bone itself cannot "bend" since it is a formed, hard tissue. But limbs (legs, arms), wrists, hands, fingers, ankles, parts of the feet, the toes, the neck and spine can "bend" or more accurately can flex or extend. Tendons and ligaments form attachments between places where bones meet, and extend into muscles that are on top of/surround the bones. Tendons and ligaments allow for stretching, bending, and straightening.

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An extensor straightens part of your body.

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