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What are ligaments and tendons'?
Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. Tendons are tough connective tissues that connect skeletal muscles to bones.
What are the parts of the skeletal system held by?
The skeletal system is held together by ligaments, which are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to each other, and tendons, which connect muscles to bones. These structures provide stability and allow for movement within the skeletal system.
What are the visible bands in cardiac and skeletal muscle called?
Visible bands in cardiac and skeletal muscle are called striated muscles.
What do skeletal muscles do in the body?
Helps your body move and is made of:Ligaments: elastic bands that keep joints togetherTendons: Connect muscle to BoneJoints: Connects Bone to Bone
Two muscular tissues that show light and dark bands?
Skeletal and cardiac muscle tissues are both considered as striated, which means that they have light and dark bands.
Is the skeletal system responsible for supporting the body?
Yes, it is the basic framework of the body.
What are the differences between muscles, tendons, and ligaments in terms of their functions and structures?
Muscles are tissues that contract and relax to produce movement, tendons are tough connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, and ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue that connect bones to other bones, providing stability to joints.
How are bones attached to other bones?
Bones are attached to each other by ligaments, strong bands of tissue that may be flexible in some motions.(The similar tissues, tendons, connect the muscles to other muscles and to bones.)
What connects your muscles to your bones?
Tendons connect muscles to bones. They are strong bands of tissue that help transfer the force generated by muscles to move and support the bones during movement.
Is a ligament considered a type of muscle?
No, a ligament is not considered a type of muscle. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones, while muscles are soft tissues that contract and relax to produce movement.
Skeletal muscles are also known as striated muscles because of their striped appearance?
Yes, skeletal muscles are also known as striated muscles due to the alternating light and dark bands (striations) that are visible under a microscope. This striated appearance is caused by the arrangement of the protein filaments within the muscle fibers.
What is the name of the stringy tissues that connect bones together?
The stringy tissues that connect bones together are called ligaments. These fibrous bands help stabilize and support joints by attaching bone to bone.
