APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of ligament
A
strong cord attaching to muscle to bone
B
All of the above
C
short band of flexible connective tissue
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ligaments are short bands of tough, flexible tissue, made up of lots of individual fibres, which connect the bones of the body together, being a dense type of connective tissue. Ligaments can be found connecting most of the bones in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ligament is a connective tissue that provides support to the organs and connects the bones together. They are short bands of tough and flexible tissue that are made up of lots of individual fibres. The human body is made up of approximately 900 ligaments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ligaments. Strong ligaments (tough, elastic bands of connective tissue) surround the joint to give support and limit the joint’s movement. Ligaments connect bones together.

Detailed explanation-5: -A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones. They are elastic with a poor blood supply.

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