MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ is attached to bones via tendons.
A
myofilament
B
myofibril
C
muscle fiber
D
muscle fasciculus
E
whole skeletal muscle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tendons (tough bands of connective tissue) attach skeletal muscle tissue to bones throughout your body. Your shoulder muscles, hamstring muscles and abdominal muscles are all examples of skeletal muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Tendons may also attach muscles to structures such as the eyeball.

Detailed explanation-3: -Skeletal muscle Skeletal muscles are usually attached to the bone by tendons.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tendons are formed of connective tissue that contains many strong collagen fibers. Tendons connect muscles to other structures, such as the eyeball. Tendons are vital in movement because they carry the muscle contraction force to the bone they are attached to. Tendons help to keep the joints in place.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ligaments. Strong ligaments (tough, elastic bands of connective tissue) surround the joint to give support and limit the joint’s movement. Ligaments connect bones together.

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