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Question by  muntazirshah (17)

How is muscle connected to the skeleton?

 
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Answer by  spaffman10000 (469)

Muscle can be attached to the skeleton either directly (where the muscle tissue is directly attached to rough areas of bone) or by tendons, which are tough, springy connective tissues.

 
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Answer by  cindy (1484)

Tendons are structures that connect the muscles of your body to the bones of your skeletal system thus allowing your body to move.

 
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Answer by  TMATM (499)

Tendons are connective tissue that attach bones to muscles. The achillies tendon can be felt at the back of the leg where it connects the calf muscle to the heel.

 
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Answer by  Kath (1537)

Tendons are what connect the muscles to the bones. They are made of mostly collagen which gived them both strength and make them elastic. They are able to transfer force without tearing.

 
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Answer by  unseen (150)

muscles are attached to bones via a connective tissue called tendons. Tendons are a fiberouse connective tissue. The achillies tendon can be felt at the back of your leg just above your heel.

 
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