Connective tissue is intimately related to muscle tissue in that it provides structural support and serves as points of attachment to the respective bones.
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Very large forces are generated and absorbed in the ankle - foot complex in dance. For example, ankle joint compression forces have been calculated to reach 5 times body weight during walking and 9 to 13 times body weight during running (Hamill and Knutzen, 2009).
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