Ligaments, Tendons, Joints and Muscles (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What do ligaments connect?
What do ligaments connect?
Bone to bone
What property do ligaments have that makes warming up beneficial?
What property do ligaments have that makes warming up beneficial?
More flexible when warm
What do tendons connect?
What do tendons connect?
Muscle to bone
What substance are tendons composed of?
What substance are tendons composed of?
Collagen
What is a joint?
What is a joint?
Where two or more bones meet
Where are immovable joints found?
Where are immovable joints found?
Skull and pelvic girdle
What is the junction between fused bones called?
What is the junction between fused bones called?
Suture
What is the function of synovial fluid?
What is the function of synovial fluid?
Lubricates joint and reduces friction
Which are examples of synovial joints?
Which are examples of synovial joints?
Ball and socket, hinged joints
What causes rheumatoid arthritis?
What causes rheumatoid arthritis?
Immune system attacking own joints
Which muscle type does not tire?
Which muscle type does not tire?
Cardiac
What happens when the biceps contract and the triceps relax?
What happens when the biceps contract and the triceps relax?
Forearm is raised