Ligaments and Tendons

Question 1

Ligaments and tendons are part of the….

Answer 1

musculoskeletal system,

Question 2

made of

Answer 2

Ligaments and tendons are made of dense layered collagen fibers, called fibrous connective tissue.

Question 3

Ligaments

Answer 3

bone to bone
Ligaments serve as connectors, linking the ends of bones together at a joint. The joints allow for the performance of simple and complex motions throughout the body, and ligaments come in a variety of sizes and shapes to support, strengthen and stabilize the joints.

Question 4

Tendons

Answer 4

Tendons attach muscles to bones. Tendons aid in the movement of bones by transmitting force from the muscle to the bone. Tendons aid in a wide range of motion and act to resist pressures; hence, it is important that they vary in shape and size.

Question 5

Sprain

Answer 5

stretched or torn ligament

Question 6

Strain

Answer 6

stretched or torn tendon