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ligaments connect bone to bone, tendons connect muscle to bone and cartilage is the semi solid bones that are present at the places where they required. For example: our external ears, nose, between 2 joints cartilage is present.
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Is the plantar fascia a ligament or a tendon?
The plantar fascia is a ligament. It is a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes and helps support the arch of the foot.
What are the similarities and the differences between ligament and tendon?
They both are made of the same tissue called connective tissue which is very strong. They have different names because of where the are and what they do. Tendons connect muscles to bones and ligaments connect bones to bones.
What connects a muscle to a tendon?
A muscle is connected to a tendon through specialized structures called myotendinous junctions. These junctions are composed of collagen fibers that extend from the muscle tissue into the tendon, providing a strong and resilient connection between the two tissues. The myotendinous junction plays a crucial role in transmitting the force generated by the muscle to the tendon, allowing for movement and stabilization of the joints.
Can a tendon be used to replace a ligament?
No, tendons and ligaments have different functions and structures. Tendons connect muscle to bone and are designed to withstand tension, while ligaments connect bone to bone and provide stability to joints. While tendons can be used in some ligament surgeries as a graft material, they do not fully replicate the function of a ligament.
What is a Strong tendon in an animal's neck?
The nuchal ligament is a strong tendon found in the neck of some animals, such as horses and giraffes. It helps to support the weight of the head and maintain proper posture.
What is a strained muscle?
it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled
What makes a muscle different from a tendon or ligament?
It has the ability to contract.
Is the ACL a ligament or a tendon?
the acl is a ligament .
Do tendon and ligament have striation?
No.
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.
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 is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?
Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones.
What initiates joint movement?
the tendon conective tissue or ligament
What is another word for tendon that begins with the letter L?
ligament
Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone is?
It is called a tendon.
Is ligament the mart of a muscle that attches the muscle to bone?
Ligament attaches bone to bone tendon attaches muscle to bone
