What is the function of tendons?

• A. Blood supply
• B. Movement and support
• C. Sensory perception
• D. Hormone storage

Answer: (B)

Tendons translate muscle force into bone movement. When a muscle contracts, the tendon attached to that muscle pulls on the bone, creating motion at the joint. They also help stabilize joints and can store elastic energy to make movement more efficient. Tendons are dense collagen-rich connective tissue designed to withstand tension. This role is different from blood supply, sensory perception, or hormone storage, which involve other tissues and systems.