Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not considered to be connective tissue proper?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Connective Tissue Proper
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In connective tissue proper, which structure connects muscle to bone?
A
Tendon
B
Articular cartilage
C
Ligament
D
Aponeurosis
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Step 1: Understand the types of connective tissues involved. Connective tissue proper includes structures like tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses, each with specific roles in the musculoskeletal system.
Step 2: Define the function of a tendon. A tendon is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone, transmitting the force generated by muscle contraction to move the skeleton.
Step 3: Differentiate tendons from ligaments. Ligaments connect bone to bone, providing joint stability, whereas tendons connect muscle to bone.
Step 4: Clarify the role of aponeurosis. An aponeurosis is a broad, flat sheet of connective tissue that also connects muscle to muscle or muscle to bone but is structurally different from a tendon.
Step 5: Recognize that articular cartilage is not involved in connecting muscle to bone. Instead, it covers the ends of bones in joints to reduce friction and absorb shock.
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