Consider the following statements about ligaments: 1. Ligaments are the type of Muscular tissue. 2. The main building block of ligament is Keratin. 3. Ligaments act as the constraint on the movement of bones. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about ligaments: 1. Ligaments are the type of Muscular tissue. 2. The main building block of ligament is Keratin. 3. Ligaments act as the constraint on the movement of bones. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 3 only

  • Ligaments are short bands of tough, flexible tissue, made up of lots of individual fibres, which connect the bones of the body together.
  • The function of a ligament is to provide a certain amount of limit to the movement between your bones. Hence option 3 is Correct.
  • We have ligaments around our knees, ankles, elbows, shoulders, and other joints. Stretching or tearing them can make your joints unstable.
  • Ligaments are specialized connective tissues with very interesting biomechanical properties. Hence option 1 is Incorrect.
  • The basic building blocks of a ligament are collagen fibers. These fibers are very strong, flexible, and resistant to damage from pulling or compressing stresses. Hence option 2 is Incorrect.
  • Collagen fibers are usually arranged in parallel bundles, which help multiply the strength of the individual fibers. The bundles of collagen are attached to the outer covering that surrounds all bones, the periosteum.

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