1.1.6 The role of ligaments and tendons

• What do tendons connect in the musculoskeletal system?

  Muscles to bones
• Tendons have a fibrous structure similar to ligaments but contain more collagen
• Match the key role with its corresponding tissue:

  Joint stability ↔️ Ligaments

  Muscle function ↔️ Tendons
• What is the primary function of ligaments at joints?

  Stabilize joints
• What is the key role of tendons in movement?

  Facilitate movement
• Tendons are fibrous connective tissues that contain more collagen
• Ligaments are strong fibrous connective tissues that stabilize joints.


  True
• What is the primary function of tendons?

  Transmit force
• Ligament and tendon injuries can compromise joint stability and force transmission.


  True
• What is the role of rest and recovery in injury prevention?

  Enable tissue healing
• Ligaments stabilize joints and prevent excessive movement.


  True
• Arrange the following features in order from most to least collagen content:

  1️⃣ Tendons

  2️⃣ Ligaments
• What type of tissue are ligaments made of?

  Fibrous connective
• Increased collagen in tendons enhances their resistance to tensile forces.

  True
• Tendons stabilize joints and prevent excessive movement.

  False
• Ligaments connect bones to bones at joints.
• The high collagen content in tendons allows them to withstand high tensile forces.
• Performing exercises to strengthen ligaments and tendons improves their resilience.
• What do ligaments connect in the musculoskeletal system?

  Bones to bones
• Ligaments are composed of strong, fibrous connective tissue
• Tendons facilitate movement by transmitting force from muscles to bones.

  True
• The increased collagen in tendons makes them more resistant to tensile forces.
• Match the function of ligaments with its benefit:

  Stabilize joints ↔️ Prevents dislocations

  Prevent excessive movement ↔️ Ensures proper joint alignment
• The increased collagen in tendons compared to ligaments enhances resistance to tensile forces.
• The increased collagen in tendons enhances resistance to tensile forces.
• Steps in the process of tendon-mediated movement:

  1️⃣ Muscle contraction

  2️⃣ Force generation

  3️⃣ Force transmission by tendon

  4️⃣ Bone movement
• Match the injury with the tissue it affects:

  Sprains ↔️ Ligaments

  Tendinitis ↔️ Tendons
• Steps to prevent ligament and tendon injuries:

  1️⃣ Strengthening exercises

  2️⃣ Proper warm-up and cool-down

  3️⃣ Technique and form

  4️⃣ Rest and recovery