MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which connective tissue connects muscle to bone?
A
Ligament
B
Tendon
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tough, fibrous, cord-like tissue that connects muscle to bone or another structure, such as an eyeball. Tendons help the bone or structure to move.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tendons are the connective tissues which connect bones to muscles and ligaments are the connective tissues which connect bones to bones. These connective tissues help in bringing about movements.

Detailed explanation-3: -Endotenon is contiguous with epitenon, the fine layer of connective tissue that sheaths the tendon unit. Lying outside the epitenon and contiguous with it is a loose elastic connective tissue layer known as paratenon, which allows the tendon to move against neighbouring tissues.

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