NEET2009ZoologyLocomotion and MovementActual
In rabbit, end of a long bone is connected in another by
Options
- Atendon
- Bligaments
- Cmuscle
- Dcartilage
Correct answer
B. ligaments
Step-by-step solution
Ligaments consist of mainly collagen fibres and some elastic fibres. It connects end of a long bone to another. Tendon is a very dense, strong fibrous connective tissue made of collagen fibres. Tendon connects a skeletal muscle to a bone. Cartilage is a solid but semi-rigid and flexible connective tissue. Cartilage like the fibrous tissues, is a vascular and nutrients must diffuse into it from nearby tissues. Muscles are composed of muscle tissue, that contracts to affect a particular movement.