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Which tissue connects muscle to bone?

  1. A
    Fasciae
  2. B
    Tendon
  3. C
    Ligament
  4. D
    Cartilage

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What connective tissue directly attaches muscle to bone?

Answer

Tendon, a tough, cord-like band of dense fibrous tissue (mostly collagen) that transmits muscle contraction force to bone, enabling movement.

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Which tissue connects muscle to bone: tendon, ligament, fascia, or cartilage?

Answer

Tendon, specifically links skeletal muscle to bone; ligaments join bone to bone, fascia wraps muscles, cartilage cushions joints.

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What is the primary function of the tissue that connects muscle to bone?

Answer

Tendon transmits force from muscle contraction to bone, allowing joint movement and locomotion while withstanding high tension.

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Why are tendons essential for skeletal movement?

Answer

Tendons anchor muscles to bones, converting muscle pull into bone motion (e.g., Achilles tendon links calf muscle to heel bone)

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How does a tendon differ from a ligament in attachment?

Answer

Tendon connects muscle to bone for force transmission; ligament connects bone to bone for joint stability and limiting excess motion.

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