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A Joint is where 2 bones in your body meets. Example: Your Feet. Your arm.
A ligament is connective tissues that connects two bones.
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What is the twisting of ligaments at joint?
twisting of ligaments at joints
What ligaments assist in stabilization of the shoulder joint?
coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligaments
What provides a cushion and prevents wear and tee in a joint?
ligaments;] cartilage A+
What ligaments that support the glenohumeral joint?
The 4 supporting ligaments of the glenohumeral joint are: -coracohumeral ligament (between the coracoid process and humerus) -3 glenohumeral ligaments (between the glenoid process and the humerus)
Another name for the ankle joint?
ligaments
Explain why sprains and injuries to joint cartilages are particularly troublesome?
Sprains involve stretching or tearing of joint ligaments. Because ligaments are poorly vascularized, healing is slow. Cartilage injuries, particularly of the knee, are common in contact sports and may result from excessive twisting or high pressure. The avascular cartilage is unable to repair itself.
How are bones attached together?
Bones are attached to each other by tendons
Does a dislocation occur when a twisting action tears the ligaments at a joint?
No, its called a sprain
What is twisting of ligaments at joint?
twisting of ligaments at joints
What is the twisting of ligaments at joint?
twisting of ligaments at joints
Is it true or false that in a sprain the ligaments reinforcing a joint are excessively stretched or torn?
It is true! When too much force is applied to a ligament, such as in a fall, the ligaments can be stretched or torn; this injury is called a sprain-kj
Why are sprains and cartilage injuries a particular problem?
Sprains involve stretching or tearing of joint ligaments. Because ligaments are poorly vascularized, healing is slow. Cartilage injuries, particularly of the knee, are common in contact sports and may result from excessive twisting or high pressure. The avascular cartilage is unable to repair itself.
What ligaments assist in stabilization of the shoulder joint?
coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligaments
What provides a cushion and prevents wear and tee in a joint?
ligaments;] cartilage A+
What are Strong bands of elastic tissue that connect the bones in a joint called?
Definition of ligament: A sheet or band of tough, fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages at a joint or supporting an organ
The ligaments providing lateral and medial stability to the knee joint are?
Collateral ligaments
Are strains injuries toligaments?
No, SPRAINS are injuries to ligaments. A strain usually refes to a muscle
