Basic Kinesiology: Tendons and Ligaments

Tendons are made up of fibrous tissue and connect muscle to bone.

Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon due to overuse.

A stretching or tearing of the tendon is referred to as a strain. A strain is a muscle or tendon injury.

Ligaments are also fibrous tissue and connect bone to bone. They are less flexible than tendons.

The function of ligaments is to restrict the joint movement within normal parameters. When a ligament is over stretched or torn it is called a sprain.

Since ligaments don't have a vascular system, they may take a very long time to repair or may never return to their original length.

This can cause abnormal joint movement and even cartilage and bone wear due to this unrestricted movement.

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