ligaments, cartilage , tendons Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 components of joints
A
ligaments
cartilage
tendon
2
Q
what do ligaments connect
A
bone to bone
3
Q
what do ligaments prevent
A
extreme movement
4
Q
what do ligaments stop
A
dislocations
5
Q
why are ligaments tough
A
have connective tissue which are tough + resilient
6
Q
what are tendons
A
connect bone to muscle
7
Q
what do tendons transmit
A
power generated by the muscles to move bones into position
8
Q
what is cartilage
A
a soft connective tissue
8
Q
what does cartilage do
A
reduce friction
act as a shock absorber
9
Q
what are the 2 types of cartilage
A
articular cartilage
white fibro cartilage
10
Q
what is white fibrocartilage
A
found in areas of great stress
absorbs shock
allows bones to fit smoothly
10
Q
what is articular cartilage
A
protects bones by reducing friction
