Pe Exam Muscular System Year 9

Cartilage - a smooth, slightly elastic tissue that is found covering the end of the bones in most synovial joints. It provides shock absorption (e.g. in the vertebral column, otherwise known as the spine) and is resistant to wear. It is like spongy padding. If you do not have cartilage, your bones would just be rubbing against each other and hence create several injuries for the future.

Tendons - these join muscle to bone. They are very strong and rigid and allow for free movement of joints.

Ligaments - these join bone to bone across joints. They are slightly elastic, allowing stability and minimal movement in certain directions in joints(i.e. elbow, hip)