Musculoskeletal system Flashcards by Maxine McConnell

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What are the characteristics of bones?

A

Bones are inflexible and inelastic.

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What are the characteristics of muscles?

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Muscles are flexible and unelastic.

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What are tendons and their function?

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Tendons are flexible and inelastic.

They connect the muscle to the bone.

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What are ligaments and their function?

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Ligaments are flexible and inelastic.

They connect bones to other bones.

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What is cartilage and its function?

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Cartilage is antifriction and short absorption.

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