answersLogoWhite

0

tendons connect muscles to bones, cartilage cushions joints

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

When a ligament is torn what is it called?

When a ligament is torn, it is referred to as a ligament sprain. The severity of the sprain can range from mild (Grade 1) to severe (Grade 3), depending on the extent of the injury. Proper treatment and rehabilitation are important to help repair the torn ligament and regain strength and function.


Why might a patient prefer to have a broken bone as opposed to a torn ligament or damaged cartilage?

because a torn ligament is more serious than just a broken bone. But, in some cases when you brake a bone you also can tare a ligament so, that would be bad. Damaged cartilage is not serious at all because that's just the bendy stuff in your nose and ear. Hope this helped! :)


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 is the difference between and sprain a strain and a fracture?

A strain is an overstretched or "pulled" or torn muscle. a sprain is an overstretched or torn ligament (holds bones together at a joint), and a fracture is a crack, chip, break or crush of a bone.


How can you tell the difference between a sprained and twisted ankle?

There is no difference. A sprained ankle can also be known as an ankle sprain, twisted ankle, rolled ankle, ankle ligament injury, or ankle injury. It's when one or more ligaments are torn or partially torn where they are connected to your ankle bone.


What effect will torn ligaments have on the ankle bones?

A torn ligament will effect the ankle bones negatively. An ankle bone that has its ligament torn would be considered a severe ankle sprain.


What are the symptoms of a torn ligament or torn tendon in the elbow from baseball?

A sore elbow


Can you do netball with a torn ligament in your left knee?

no


What is Founder for a Howrse?

I think the answer is a torn ligament.


Can you wear high heels if your ligament is torn?

no


How do you repair a torn cervical ligament between the talus and calcaneus bones in the ankle?

super glue and duct tape.


Torn Knee Ligament?

No, mine's fine, thank you.