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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Joints

Question 3 • Health Science Concepts A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27

The main job of a tendon is to

Answer
A
initiate flexion of a joint.
B
connect muscle to bone.
C
provide nutrients to muscle.
D
create a sheath around muscle fibers.

Explanation

A tendon is a strong band of connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. When the muscle contracts, the tendon transmits the pulling force to the bone, helping produce movement; it does not initiate flexion by itself or provide nutrients to muscle.

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