Adaptations of the skeletal system to exercise (chronic - long term)

Question 1

increase in bone density and strength

Answer 1

regular weight bearing exercise results in bones becoming bigger and stronger, meaning it is less likely to get injured as stronger bones are more resistant

Question 2

increase in ligament strength

Answer 2

ligaments attach bone to bone within a synovial joint. overtime, ligaments become more pliable, increasing flexibility and rage of movement at a joint. it also means they are less likely to become sprained