Tendon class 9 science chapter tissues
Tendons is a type of connective tissue that perform a specific function in our body which is:
Tendons
- Function: Tendons connect muscles to bones. They transmit the force generated by muscles to move the bones, enabling movement.
- Structure: Tendons are tough, fibrous, and somewhat elastic to withstand the tension during muscle contraction.
- Example: The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.