What are the functions of (a) bones (b) cartilage
(c) tendons (d) ligaments ?
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Explanation:
bone support and protect various organs of body. moreover bone stores crucial minerals ,nutrients and produce blood cells (bone marrow). cartilage provide support and allows some flexibility of movement bt are more stable than muscle. ligament connects bone to bone
Explanation:
(a) 1.The conventional function of the skeleton is as a static structural organ supporting body movement, protecting the internal organs, and as a reservoir of minerals
2. The skeleton is an important organ for the support of the body and for the attachment of muscles and tendons, as well as body movement.
(b) Cartilage (cartilaginous tissue) is a resilient and smooth elastic tissue, rubber-like padding that covers and protects the ends of long bones at the joints and nerves, and is a structural component of the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the bronchial tubes, the intervertebral discs, and many other body components.
(c) 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.
(d) Ligaments often connect two bones together, particularly in the joints: Like strong, firmly attached straps or ropes, they stabilize the joint or hold the ends of two bones together. This ensures that the bones in the joint don't twist too much or move too far apart and become dislocated.