International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Trainer Practice Exam

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Tendons connect which structures in the body?

Muscle to muscle
Bone to bone
Muscle to bone
Nerve to muscle

The correct answer is: Muscle to bone

Tendons are flexible, fibrous connective tissues that primarily play a crucial role in the musculoskeletal system. Their primary function is to connect muscle to bone. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the tendon, which then pulls on the bone, resulting in movement. This connection is essential for various physical activities and movements in the body, allowing for force transmission from muscle contraction to skeletal movement. Having a clear understanding of how tendons function helps in comprehending injury mechanisms and rehabilitation strategies in sports medicine and physical therapy. Other connective structures serve different roles—for example, ligaments connect bone to bone and are essential for joint stability, while nerves transmit signals between the brain and muscles, guiding movement but not directly connecting muscle to bone as tendons do.