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What is the main function of tendons in the body?
What is the main function of tendons in the body?
- To provide nutrition to muscles
- To produce energy for muscles
- To convert muscle contraction into bone movement (correct)
- To support body weight
How do tendons contribute to energy efficiency during locomotion?
How do tendons contribute to energy efficiency during locomotion?
- By storing and releasing energy (correct)
- By producing additional energy
- By increasing the workload on muscles
- By absorbing energy
What is the role of antagonistic muscles?
What is the role of antagonistic muscles?
- To work in opposition to each other (correct)
- To produce energy
- To cause friction between bones
- To provide stability
How do antagonistic muscles enable smooth and controlled movements?
How do antagonistic muscles enable smooth and controlled movements?
What is the primary function of cartilage at joints?
What is the primary function of cartilage at joints?
How does cartilage help protect bones within a joint?
How does cartilage help protect bones within a joint?
What is the composition of tendons?
What is the composition of tendons?
What is the function of the biceps and triceps in the arm?
What is the function of the biceps and triceps in the arm?
What is the primary function of bones in human locomotion?
What is the primary function of bones in human locomotion?
Which type of joint enables a wide range of movements such as bending, twisting, and extending?
Which type of joint enables a wide range of movements such as bending, twisting, and extending?
What is the primary role of ligaments in joints?
What is the primary role of ligaments in joints?
How do bones resist deformation under stress during activities like running or jumping?
How do bones resist deformation under stress during activities like running or jumping?
What is the main factor that allows bones to distribute mechanical loads efficiently?
What is the main factor that allows bones to distribute mechanical loads efficiently?
Which of the following does not play a pivotal role in human locomotion?
Which of the following does not play a pivotal role in human locomotion?
Why do synovial joints have a cavity filled with fluid?
Why do synovial joints have a cavity filled with fluid?
Why are bones critical for locomotion?
Why are bones critical for locomotion?
What is the primary function of ligaments in joints?
What is the primary function of ligaments in joints?
How do synovial joints enable a wide range of movements?
How do synovial joints enable a wide range of movements?
What is the main role of joints in locomotion?
What is the main role of joints in locomotion?
How do ligaments contribute to maintaining proper alignment of joints?
How do ligaments contribute to maintaining proper alignment of joints?
What is the purpose of bones being designed to have resistance to deformation under stress?
What is the purpose of bones being designed to have resistance to deformation under stress?
What role do tendons play in muscle contraction and bone movement?
What role do tendons play in muscle contraction and bone movement?
How do antagonistic muscles facilitate smooth and controlled movements?
How do antagonistic muscles facilitate smooth and controlled movements?
What is the primary function of cartilage in joints?
What is the primary function of cartilage in joints?
How do tendons contribute to energy efficiency during locomotion?
How do tendons contribute to energy efficiency during locomotion?
Which of the following does not play a pivotal role in human locomotion?
Which of the following does not play a pivotal role in human locomotion?
What is the main function of ligaments in joints?
What is the main function of ligaments in joints?
Why do synovial joints have a cavity filled with fluid?
Why do synovial joints have a cavity filled with fluid?
How does cartilage help protect bones within a joint?
How does cartilage help protect bones within a joint?
What is the primary function of tendons in the human body?
What is the primary function of tendons in the human body?
In human locomotion, which tissue acts as a cushion to distribute loads evenly across joints?
In human locomotion, which tissue acts as a cushion to distribute loads evenly across joints?
How do antagonistic muscles contribute to smooth and controlled movements?
How do antagonistic muscles contribute to smooth and controlled movements?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cartilage at joints?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cartilage at joints?
What is the role of the biceps and triceps in human movement?
What is the role of the biceps and triceps in human movement?
How do tendons contribute to reducing the workload on muscles during locomotion?
How do tendons contribute to reducing the workload on muscles during locomotion?
What is the primary function of antagonistic muscles working in pairs?
What is the primary function of antagonistic muscles working in pairs?
How do tendons play a role in energy efficiency during locomotion?
How do tendons play a role in energy efficiency during locomotion?
Which type of joint is least likely to be involved in a twisting motion during locomotion?
Which type of joint is least likely to be involved in a twisting motion during locomotion?
What is the primary function of ligaments in joints during high-impact activities such as running or jumping?
What is the primary function of ligaments in joints during high-impact activities such as running or jumping?
Which component of the locomotor system plays the least significant role in protecting bones within a joint during movement?
Which component of the locomotor system plays the least significant role in protecting bones within a joint during movement?
What is the primary role of the arrangement of bones in the skeleton during locomotion?
What is the primary role of the arrangement of bones in the skeleton during locomotion?
Which type of joint is most resistant to mechanical forces that could separate bones during movement?
Which type of joint is most resistant to mechanical forces that could separate bones during movement?
What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints during locomotion?
What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints during locomotion?
Which component of the locomotor system primarily functions to facilitate muscle contraction and bone movement?
Which component of the locomotor system primarily functions to facilitate muscle contraction and bone movement?
