Ligaments and tendons

Question 1

Define ligaments

Answer 1

Ligaments are strong, fibrous, slightly elastic tissues that connect bone to bone.

Question 2

Define tendons

Answer 2

Tendons are strong, flexible, inelastic fibres that comment muscle to bone.

Question 3

What are tendons composed of?

Answer 3

Tendons are mostly composed of collagen and contain some blood vessels.

Question 4

When are ligaments more flexible?

Answer 4

Ligaments are more flexible when warm; hence the need for warming-up exercises before physical activities, to prevent ligaments from being damaged.

Question 5

Why is warming-up needed before exercise?

Answer 5

hence the need for warming-up exercises before physical activities, to prevent ligaments from being damaged.

Question 6

Why is warming-up needed before exercise?

Answer 6

hence the need for warming-up exercises before physical activities, to prevent ligaments from being damaged.

Question 7

What must be labelled on a diagram of a typical synovial joint (the knee)? (6)

Answer 7

Diagram: a typical synovial joint (the knee)
Tendon, muscle, patella, cartilage, synovial membrane, ligament.