Which tough band of fibrous connective tissue connects skeletal muscle directly to bone, transmitting mechanical pulling force to generate movement?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Tendon
- Step 1: Tendons are composed predominantly of parallel, tightly packed bundles of Type I collagen fibers designed to withstand immense tensile stress.
- Step 2: The Achilles tendon (calcaneal tendon), connecting the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus), is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body.
Answer
Tendon
Why not the others: 'Ligament' A ligament is a band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone across a joint; 'Cartilage' Cartilage is a firm, flexible connective tissue that cushions joints and lines articular surfaces; 'Fascia' Fascia is a sheet of connective tissue that encloses and separates individual muscle groups, not the terminal attachment cord.
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