5 Explain why it is important that tendons do not stretch.
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since they have less elastic tissue
- Overstretching them may weaken the joint's integrity and cause destabilization (which increases the risk of injury).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ABOUT TENDONS:
- A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone. Tendons may also attach muscles to structures such as the eyeball. A tendon serves to move the bone or structure
- Tendons, located at each end of a muscle, attach muscle to bone. Tendons are found throughout the body, from the head and neck all the way down to the feet.
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone.
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A tendon aids bone or structural movement, while a ligament ties the components together and keeps them stable.
Explanation:
- Strain is caused by overstretching or ripping of tendons. The leg, foot, and back are the most commonly affected locations.
- It causes muscle soreness, edoema, and cramping.
- A sprain occurs when a ligament is overstretched or damaged. A sprain is most commonly caused by a fall, an awkward movement, or a blow.
- They most often affect the ankle, knee, or wrist. Pain, swelling, and bruising are some of the symptoms.
- When a joint is pressed beyond its functional range of motion, a sprain occurs.
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