Which one of the following structures holds the bones together:
Correct answer: D. Ligaments
- A. Joints
- B. Cartilages
- C. Fibrous capsules
- D. Ligaments
Explanation
The correct answer is Ligaments. Ligaments are fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing joint stability and holding the skeletal structure together. Joints are places where bones meet to allow movement, but they do not connect bones. Cartilage acts as a cushion at the ends of bones to reduce friction and absorb shock but does not join bones together. Fibrous capsules are part of the joint structure, providing an enclosing sheath around the joint, but they do not hold the bones together like ligaments do.
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