Q.6 Describe the role of tendons and ligaments.
Introduction
Tendons and ligaments are bands of connective tissue (made of collagen).
Tendons
Tendons are bands of connective tissues in which collagen fibers are tightly packed. These are tough bands which attach muscles to bones. When muscle contracts, tendon exerts a pulling force on the attached bone, which moves as a result
Ligaments
Ligaments are also the bands of connective tissues having highly packed collagen fiber. Ligaments are strong but flexible bands and join one bone to another at joints.
Function
They prevent dislocation of bones at joints.