Question

what tissue connects muscles to bones?
a. ligaments
b. tendons
c. cartilage
d. smooth muscle

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Ligaments connect bones to bones, not muscles to bones.
• Option B: Tendons are fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, allowing muscle contraction to move bones.
• Option C: Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that cushions joints or forms structures like the ear, not for muscle - bone connection.
• Option D: Smooth muscle is a type of muscle tissue (involuntary, found in organs like the stomach), not a connective tissue for muscle - bone attachment.

Answer:

B. tendons