Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 7.9 Movement By Muscles Tendons Skeleton and Ligaments Questions

Interpret joint diagrams and data to distinguish tendons from ligaments, explain antagonistic muscle action and link connective-tissue structure with movement.

Exam points

distinguish tendons joining muscle to bone from ligaments joining bone to bone
explain how antagonistic flexor and extensor muscles move or stabilise a joint
use ligament or tendon composition data to link structure with strength or elasticity

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Movement in mammals results from interactions between muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones.

How many of the following statements about tendons are correct?
- tendons act as extensors
- tendons are myogenic
- tendons connect muscles to bones

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