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What type of tissue are bones ligaments and tendons made of?

Bones are made of osseous tissue, ligaments are made of fibrous connective tissue, and tendons are made of dense regular connective tissue.


Are tendons and ligaments the same in terms of their function and structure?

No, tendons and ligaments are not the same in terms of their function and structure. Tendons connect muscles to bones and help with movement, while ligaments connect bones to other bones and provide stability to joints. Structurally, tendons are composed of dense connective tissue, while ligaments are made of fibrous connective tissue.


What are the differences between ligaments, tendons, and cartilage in terms of their functions and structures within the human body?

Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones, providing stability and support to joints. Tendons are fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones, allowing for movement. Cartilage is a smooth, flexible tissue that cushions joints and helps with shock absorption. In terms of structure, ligaments are made of collagen fibers, tendons are also made of collagen but are more elastic, and cartilage is made of specialized cells called chondrocytes.


What is made of dense regular connective tissue?

Tendons and ligaments are made of dense regular connective tissue. Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones, providing strength and stability to joints in the body.


What are the fibrous bands that attach bone to bone called?

The ligaments are the bands of tissue that connect bones to each other. Ligaments are made up of connective tissue and are similar to tendons. The connective tissue that makes them up is tough, flexible and fibrous. They are made up of collagen fibres. Weight for weight they are as strong as steel wires. Tendons are also strong elastic bands of tissue, but they connect bones to muscle within a joint.

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What type of cartilage are tendons and ligaments made of?

tendons and cartilage are made of collagen tissue


What type of tissue are bones ligaments and tendons made of?

Bones are made of osseous tissue, ligaments are made of fibrous connective tissue, and tendons are made of dense regular connective tissue.


What is a body joint made out of?

ligaments and tendons and bones!!!!!!!!!


Are muslcles connected to bones by ligament or tendons?

No, ligaments connect bone to bone, while tendons connect muscle to bone.


Are tendons and ligaments the same in terms of their function and structure?

No, tendons and ligaments are not the same in terms of their function and structure. Tendons connect muscles to bones and help with movement, while ligaments connect bones to other bones and provide stability to joints. Structurally, tendons are composed of dense connective tissue, while ligaments are made of fibrous connective tissue.


How are the muscles attached to bones?

Muscles are attached by tendons and ligaments to bones.


What are joints made out of?

The articulating bones Tendons, ligaments Cartilage


What is the point of attachment of a muscle to a bone that is less movable called?

tendons and ligaments^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^No.... Actually Tendons connect the muscle to the bone, and Ligaments connect bone to bone together. So although this may sound correct it is not. Yes both can move, but it is not the answer that any professor would be looking for. The correct answer is Muscle Insertion..


What are the differences between ligaments, tendons, and cartilage in terms of their functions and structures within the human body?

Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones, providing stability and support to joints. Tendons are fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones, allowing for movement. Cartilage is a smooth, flexible tissue that cushions joints and helps with shock absorption. In terms of structure, ligaments are made of collagen fibers, tendons are also made of collagen but are more elastic, and cartilage is made of specialized cells called chondrocytes.


What is made of dense regular connective tissue?

Tendons and ligaments are made of dense regular connective tissue. Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones, providing strength and stability to joints in the body.


Why are ligament and tendons made up of dense connective tissue?

Ligaments and tendons are made up of dense connective tissue because they need to be strong and able to withstand the tension and forces exerted on them. The dense connective tissue provides structural support and helps in connecting muscles to bones (tendons) and bones to bones (ligaments).


What are the fibrous bands that attach bone to bone called?

The ligaments are the bands of tissue that connect bones to each other. Ligaments are made up of connective tissue and are similar to tendons. The connective tissue that makes them up is tough, flexible and fibrous. They are made up of collagen fibres. Weight for weight they are as strong as steel wires. Tendons are also strong elastic bands of tissue, but they connect bones to muscle within a joint.