Tendons
and Ligaments
Part
of
The
Muscular System
by
Emily
May,
2006
Published
at H.O. Wheeler School
Burlington,
VT
Standard
1.8
Dedicated to my family
Our
second grade class has been studying the human body. We each chose one or two
body parts to write a report on. I chose tendons and ligaments which is a part
of the Muscular System. First, I
will explain how the body part works. Then, I will teach how to
keep the body part healthy.
First,
how do the tendons and ligaments
work? Ligaments are cords
that hold joints together. Tendons
are cords that keep muscles attached to bones.
I think the tendons and ligaments are amazing because they hold things
together.
Now, how can you keep your tendons and ligaments healthy? Tendons and ligaments and muscles become weak if they are not used . Tendons, ligaments, and muscles are used a lot when you are swimming. Exercise is good for tendons, ligaments, and muscles. I realize that you should exercise to keep your tendons, ligaments, and muscles healthy.
First, I explained how the
tendons and ligaments work and then I
taught how to keep your tendons and ligaments healthy. Now that I know
how to keep tendons and ligaments healthy, I will swim and exercise because I
don’t want my tendons and ligaments to be weak. I think everyone should exercise every day because that will
keep your tendons and ligaments healthy and stretchy.