Fibrous tissue that attaches bones to bones is called which term?

• A. Ligament
• B. Tendon
• C. Malleolus
• D. Occiput

Answer: (A)

Fibrous tissue that attaches bones to bones is called a ligament. Ligaments are dense bands of connective tissue that stabilize joints by linking one bone to another and guiding movement. They differ from tendons, which attach muscles to bones to transmit the force of muscle contraction. Malleolus refers to bony projections at the ankle, and the occiput is a bone at the back of the skull. Understanding these distinctions helps in recognizing injuries: sprains involve ligaments, while strains or tendon injuries involve different tissues.