What will happen if ligaments are cut or broken : -

7 2002 AIPMT Locomotion and MovementJoints Easy
What will happen if ligaments are cut or broken : -
A Bones will move freely at joints
B No movement at joint
C Bone will become unfix
D Bone will become fixed

Detailed Solution

Ligaments are bands of dense regular connective tissue (with elastic fibres) that connect bone to bone at joints.
They hold the bones together and keep the joint stable, allowing movement only in certain directions and within limits.
If ligaments are cut or broken, the bones are no longer held firmly in place, so they will move freely (loosely) at the joint, which can lead to dislocation.
So, as per the answer key, bones will move freely at joints.

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