They function automatically to satisfy the body's needs. Striated muscles are predominately attached to the skeleton. All of their movements are under the conscious control of the individual. They are involved with such things as walking, eating, tail wagging, eye movement, etc. Tendons Muscles are connected to the bones by tough fibrous bands called tendons.
Tendons begin on a muscle and end on a bone.
Ligaments and joints Ligaments connect bone to bone and are generally found spanning across joints. Joints are places where two bones meet or articulate with their ends covered by a layer of smooth cartilage. A joint consists of bones, muscles, ligaments, cartilage and a lubricating joint fluid all enclosed by a tough joint capsule. A more detailed description of the types of joints can be found in Joint Anatomy . Inc. All rights reserved.