Paramedic A&P Practice Exam

Tendons connect muscle to bone, transmitting the force generated by muscle contractions to the skeleton to produce movement. They’re dense, collagen-rich tissues built to withstand tension. This explains why the Achilles tendon, for example, links the calf muscles to the heel bone to enable walking and running. Ligaments connect bone to bone and stabilize joints, cartilage covers articular surfaces to reduce friction and absorb shock, and fascia surrounds muscles and other structures without anchoring them to bone.