The fibrous tissue that stabilizes joints by connecting bones is called what?

The fibrous tissue that stabilizes joints by connecting bones is called what?

• A. Ligament
• B. Tendon
• C. Cartilage
• D. Bursa

Answer: (A)

Ligaments are bands of dense connective tissue that link bones across a joint to stabilize it. They keep the bones in proper alignment and limit excessive or awkward movements. Tendons connect muscles to bones to move a joint, not to stabilize it. Cartilage covers joint surfaces to cushion and reduce friction, while a Bursa is a fluid-filled sac that decreases friction between tissues around a joint.

Ligaments are bands of dense connective tissue that link bones across a joint to stabilize it. They keep the bones in proper alignment and limit excessive or awkward movements. Tendons connect muscles to bones to move a joint, not to stabilize it. Cartilage covers joint surfaces to cushion and reduce friction, while a Bursa is a fluid-filled sac that decreases friction between tissues around a joint.