Which of the following statements is true concerning the biomechanical properties of ligaments,if the rate of application of the force is increased?
A) The ligament stores less energy to failure.
B) The ligament requires more force to rupture.
C) The ligament has decreased stiffness.
D) The stiffness of the ligament is unchanged.

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When the rate of application of force is increased, ligaments become more resistant to deformation, requiring more force to rupture. This is because ligaments, like other viscoelastic tissues, exhibit rate-dependent behavior, where their mechanical properties such as stiffness and strength increase with the rate of loading.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Biomechanical