7.1

Question 1

Describe the structure and function of tendons

Answer 1

Connect muscle to bone, allowing movement around a joint - contain collagen, high tensile strength

Question 2

Describe the structure and function of ligaments

Answer 2

Connect bone to bone, stabilising joints and holding bone together while still allowing movement. Also high in collagen to withstand tensile strength

Question 3

Give a definition of an antagonistic pair of muscles

Answer 3

Muscles working in opposing directions - flexors and extensors to allow a full range of movement

Question 4

Describe the action of a flexor muscle

Answer 4

Flexing a limb e.g. biscep to bend the arm at the elbow

Question 5

Describe the action of an extensor muscle

Answer 5

Extends a limb e.g. triceps to straighten an arm