21 Questions
What type of tissue are tendons classified as?
Fibrous connective tissue
What is the function of tendons in the body?
To transfer movement generated by the muscle to the bone
What is the epimysium?
A fibrous connective tissue sheath around muscle tendons
What connects to the bone through tendons?
Muscles
What is the main component of tendons?
Fibrous connective tissue
What is the primary function of ligaments in the body?
To hold joints/bones together and allow movement in certain directions
What type of tissue do ligaments consist of?
Tough fibrous connective tissue
What is the main difference between tendons and ligaments?
Tendons connect muscle to bone, ligaments connect bone to bone
What movement do ligaments allow in joints?
Movement in certain directions
What is the structural similarity between tendons and ligaments?
Both are made up of fibrous connective tissue
Which connect bone to bone?
Ligaments
What is a common injury in both people and dogs?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
What is the function of ligaments?
Hold joints/bones together and allow movement in certain directions
What is the primary function of tendons?
Connect muscle to bone
Which type of injury is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) associated with?
Knee injury
Where is smooth muscle primarily found in the body?
In large sheets of cells in the walls of some hollow organs
How do ligaments differ from tendons in terms of what they connect?
Ligaments connect bone to bone, while tendons connect muscle to bone.
Which type of muscle can shorten to a greater extent compared to skeletal or cardiac muscles?
Smooth Muscle
What is the structure of smooth muscle cells under a microscope?
Appear smooth and homogenous
Which muscle type carries out most of the body's unconscious internal movements?
Smooth Muscle
What is the main function of ligaments in the body?
To hold joints/bones together and allow movement in certain directions
Test your knowledge about tendons, which are tough, fibrous connective tissue that connect muscle to bone, transferring movement from muscle to bone. Learn about their structure and function in this quiz.
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