A patient sustains a deep cut across the front of the forearm and cannot actively flex the wrist. Damage to which structure is most likely?
Correct answer: A. A tendon attaching muscle to bone
- A. A tendon attaching muscle to bone
- B. A ligament stabilising a joint
- C. A bursa reducing joint friction
- D. A meniscus cushioning a joint
Explanation
A tendon transmits the force of a muscle to a bone and is needed for active joint movement. Ligaments stabilise joints, while bursae and menisci mainly reduce friction or absorb forces.
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The skeletal and muscular systems include bone structure, joints, cartilage, the axial and appendicular skeleton, and the roles of ligaments and tendons. They also cover skeletal muscle organization, the sliding filament mechanism, neuromuscular contraction, and common differences between voluntary skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and smooth muscle.
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