Ligaments, Tendons and Cartilage 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationSkeletal system - bones and jointsGCSEAQA Created by: BenBaiton15Created on: 14-05-19 18:10 What do ligaments connect? bone to bone 1 of 9 What do tendons connect? muscle to bone 2 of 9 What is the role of cartilage? To reduce friction at a joint and to act as a shock absorber. 3 of 9 What are the names of the two types of cartilage? Articular cartilage and white fibrocartilage 4 of 9 What is the role of articular cartilage? To cover the articulating surfaces of bones, protects the bone by reducing friction 5 of 9 Where is whitefibro cartilage found? In areas of great stress 6 of 9 What is the role of whitefibro cartilage? protecting the bones by acting as a shock absorber and allows the bones to fit together smoothly. 7 of 9 What is the role of tendons? to transmit forces generated by the muscles to move bones into place. 8 of 9 What is the role of ligaments? to keep the joints stable and to prevent extreme movements which could cause injury. 9 of 9
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