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Joints, Tendons & Ligaments

Explain biomechanics — the interaction between skeleton and muscles at joints, including the roles of tendons (attach muscle to bone) and ligaments (attach bone to bone)

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Question 1 of 3

Which of the following statements correctly describes the roles of tendons and ligaments in the body?

Question 2 of 3

When you bend your elbow, the biceps muscle contracts and pulls on the forearm bone. Which structure directly connects the biceps muscle to the forearm bone?

Question 3 of 3

When a person bends their elbow to lift a weight, how is the force generated by the biceps muscle transmitted to the forearm bone?

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