The thyroid gland is hugely important because it is the only means by which your body absorbs iodine to produce a hormone which is necessary for nearly every metabolic function in the body (everything from body temperature regulation and brain development, to converting food into energy).
Sprainâcomplete or incomplete tear in supporting ligaments surrounding a joint caused by a twisting or wrenching motion. Strainâacute or chronic injury to a muscle or tendinous attachment caused by stress, overuse, or over stretching. Classified as mild, moderate, or severe (see Classifying sprains and strains)
Save. Tendons connect muscle to bone and ligaments connect bone to bone; both are soft, collagenous, connective tissues. Ligaments and tendons are more susceptible to injury as the body ages because water content decreases. A strain is an injured or torn tendon, and a sprain is an injured or torn ligament.he functions of ligaments, tendons and cartilage involve supporting and connecting various tissues and structures in the body. What Are Tendons &...