) Write the differences between
a) bones and cartilage
b) tendons and ligaments
Answers
Explanation:
Tendons
are cord-like structures which transmit muscular force to a bone. ... A bone is hard tissue that forms the skeletal structure of the body.
Cartilage,
by comparison, is not as hard and rigid as bone, and is present in areas of the body like the ear, nose, and joints.
ligament
can be used in a variety of contexts. Most commonly, these are like tendons, but used to hold bones together. They are seen around joints.
Cartilage
is a type of tissue which is tough almost like bone, but not hard like bone.
Answer:
Bones :-
1. Bones are hard and inelastic.
2. Bones are of complex structure.
Cartilage :-
1. Cartilage is soft and elastic tissue.
2. They are of simple structure.
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Tendons :-
1. It connects muscle to bone.
2. They are inelastic and tough.
Ligaments:-
1. It connects bone to bone.
2. They are elastic and strong.
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