Connective tissues have cells embedded in an extracellular matrix. Which connective tissue connects a muscle to a bone?

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A Ligament
B Tendon
C Cartilage
D Areolar tissue

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Answer: B. Tendon

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• Explanation: B) Tendon is correct because it is a fibrous tissue with great strength but limited flexibility that attaches skeletal muscles to bones.

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Connective tissues have cells embedded in an extracellular matrix. Which connective tissue connects a muscle to a bone?

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