What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

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

Answer: (B)

Connecting muscles to bones is the role of a tendon, a dense regular connective tissue. Tendons are built from parallel collagen fibers that transmit the force generated by muscle contractions directly to the bone, enabling movement. Their structure, with tightly aligned fibers, provides high tensile strength in the direction of pull. They’re mainly composed of fibroblasts (tenocytes) and collagen type I, which supports enduring tension as muscles contract. By contrast, ligaments connect bone to bone to stabilize joints, and cartilage acts as a cushion and smooth surfaces within joints. Blood is a separate tissue not involved in linking muscle to bone.