Lesson 8.3 - Tendons, Ligaments, and Cartilage

Question 1

are essential biomechanical units of the musculoskeletal system.

Answer 1

Tendons

Question 2

Functions of Tendons:

Answer 2

Transmit muscular strength into skeletal strength and conserve energy.

Question 3

Tendons are composed of

Answer 3

Myotendinous, Osteotendinous

Question 4

Unit of tendon

Answer 4

Tenocyte

Question 5

2 types of tendons

Answer 5

Anchor and Sliding

Question 6

tendons are larger and stronger and surrounded by paratenon

Answer 6

Anchor

Question 7

tendons are enveloped by a covering sheet

Answer 7

Sliding

Question 8

are thinner and contain more elastin.

Answer 8

Ligaments

Question 9

Functions of Ligament:

Answer 9

Attaches one bone to another bone and needed to provide joint stability

Question 10

which attaches the base of the teeth to the bone.

Answer 10

Periodontal ligament

Question 11

one of the ligaments found in knees.

Answer 11

Anterior cruciate ligament

Question 12

is a specialized connective tissue made of water.

Answer 12

Cartilage

Question 13

Functions of Cartilage:

Answer 13

Provides tensile strength and acts as buffer between two bones.

Question 14

are the cells that make up the solid component of the cartilage.

Answer 14

Chondrocytes

Question 15

A gel-like matrix made of ____________ and __________ is where chondrocytes are suspended.

Answer 15

proteoglycans, collagen

Question 16

3 types of cartilage

Answer 16

Hyaline cartilage, Elastic cartilage, Fibrocartilage

Question 17

provides structural support. These are very flexible, and this flexibility allows the structures that contain them to bend properly.

Answer 17

Elastic cartilage

Question 18

is found as covering of the bones in joints. It provides a smooth surface for easy sliding of structures without frictional damage.

Answer 18

Hyaline cartilage

Question 19

contains more collagen and much resistant to tensile strength. These are strong and resistant. These are found in the intervertebral disks.

Answer 19

Fibrocartilage