Anatomy 4: Skeletal System: Cartilage, Ligaments, Tendons | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What specialized cells are cartilage made up of?

Cartilage is made up of specialized cells called chondrocytes.

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What is cartilage?

Cartilage is flexible tissue that cushions joints and provides structure in areas like the nose and ears.

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What are the cells within tendons called? What do they do?

Tenocytes. They help maintain the tissue and repair minor damage.

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What are tendons? What two things do they connect?

Tendons are connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones.

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What do tendons do in our body?

They play a crucial role in facilitating movement by transmitting the force generated by muscles to move the bones at joints.

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What three things does your cartilage do for you?

Joint Protection, Shock Absorption, & Structural Support.

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Name the three things ligaments do in our body. (5pts. for each)

Hold bones together, ensure proper alignment, help absorb some of the forces acting on joints during physical activities

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What are the four components of the skeletal system?

Bones, ligaments, tendons, & cartilage.

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What are ligaments? What two things do they connect? Where?

Ligaments are tough, flexible bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints.

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