Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 6 - The Muscular System - Review Questions - Page 249: 13

Answer

A tendon is a cord of strong, flexible tissue, similar to a rope. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Tendons make possible limbs move. They also help prevent muscle injury by absorbing some of the impacts on muscles taken while running, jumping, or doing other movements.

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A tendon is a cord of strong, flexible tissue, similar to a rope. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Tendons make possible limbs move. They also help prevent muscle injury by absorbing some of the impacts on muscles taken while running, jumping, or doing other movements.
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