Chapter 10, Problem 5CP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The effect on the ability of the muscle to move if the tendons attached to the muscle is severed.

Introduction:

Tendons are strong fibrous tissue that connects the muscles to the bones. It is an aggregate of the epimysium, perimysium and endomysium. They are made up of collagen and have the ability to withstand tension. The fibers penetrate into the bone and adhere strongly.