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Which of the following components deficiency in the ligament will roost likely limit healing of this injury?

An 18-year-old man comes to the physician 6 hours after he twisted his ankle while playing football. Physical examination shows looseness of the lateral collateral ligament, suggestive of a tear.
1. Blood vessels
2. Collagen fibers
3. Elastic fibers
4. Lymphatic vessels
5. Nerves

Asked by Wyatt Williams, Last updated: Apr 10, 2024

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W. Wright

W. Wright

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W. Wright
W. Wright, Biology student, Biology student, Astoria

Answered May 02, 2019

The correct answer to this question is option A
A deficiency in blood vessel around the affected ligament will further slowdown the healing process.
Cartilages and ligaments are known to have low blood supply compared to the blood supply to the bones. This means there is poor blood flow, poor supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cartilage and ligaments.

If the little that is available becomes unavailable, the ligaments has a further decrease the amount of blood flow, nutrient and oxygen supply, which will in turn slow down the healing process of the torn ligament.
Hope this helps.

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linaresbolsegui

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Answered Jun 20, 2020

I guess the answer is B: collagen fibers.

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John Smith

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Answered Apr 13, 2017

Blood vessels
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