Question

1. which is a fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone? cartilage marrow tendon ligament 23. which condition causes a progressive loss of bone tissue? scoliosis dislocation osteoporosis bursitis 24. which type of muscle can be found in the digestive tract?* cardiac muscle striated muscle skeletal muscle smooth muscle

Explanation:

• For question 22, tendons are fibrous cords attaching muscle to bone. Cartilage is a connective - tissue, marrow is in bones, and ligaments connect bone to bone.
• For question 23, osteoporosis is a condition causing progressive bone - tissue loss. Scoliosis is a spinal deformity, dislocation is a joint displacement, and bursitis is inflammation of bursae.
• For question 24, smooth muscle is found in the digestive tract. Cardiac muscle is in the heart, and striated and skeletal muscles are mainly involved in voluntary movements.

Answer:

1. C. tendon
2. C. osteoporosis
3. D. smooth muscle