Question

Which of the following is true: a. Nerves are only associated with the periosteum of the bone. b. All of the statements listed are false. c. Tendons and ligaments are attached to the periosteum. d. Osteons are parallel to the bone axis in spongy bone. e. In bone that is not changing in shape or size osteoblast activity is greater than osteoclast activity.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (C).

Explanation:

• Tendons are the connective tissues that connects a muscle to other body parts, such as bones.

• Tendons transfer the mechanical force of muscle contraction to the bones.

• Tendons are strong in nature which have a high tensile strength.

• Its strong nature help to withstand the stress which is generated by muscular contraction.

• Ligament belongs to the fibrous connective tissue which connects bones to other bones.

• Ligament are also known as true ligament, fibrous ligament, articular ligament.

• Ligaments shows similarity with tendons and fasciae as they are also made up of  connective tissue.