How a muscles attach to bones?

Muscles attach to bones through specialized connective tissues called tendons. Tendons are composed of dense, fibrous collagen fibers that are organized in a parallel arrangement. This arrangement allows tendons to withstand the high tensile forces generated by muscle contractions. Each end of a tendon is anchored to either bone or cartilage through specialised collagen structures known as Sharpey's fibers. This unique structural formation of tendons and the Sharpey's fibers create a secure connection between muscles and bones, allowing efficient transmission of contractile forces and enabling various forms of movement.