Structure Fits Function

In Science Marlo, Konrad, and I have been studying the muscular system. Part of the muscular system is tendons. There are many parts to the Muscular system but tendons are probably some of the most important parts. Tendons are like gum. It can move with the muscle and the bones. Tendons bind the muscle to a bone, just like a piece of gum can bind two things together. If you have ever heard of a tendon being torn or tearing basically what is happening is there are multiple tears (mostly smaller tears but sometimes the tears can be bigger) in the tendon. You will know when this happens because you will feel pains in the tendon along with the area becoming swollen and stiff.Tendons are shaped like s ropeScreen Shot 2016-04-17 at 10.49.30 AM

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