Which connective tissue connects muscle to bone?

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

Answer: (A)

Tendons are the tissues that attach muscle to bone, transmitting the force generated by a muscle contraction to move the skeleton. They are dense, collagen-rich structures with fibers aligned along the direction of pull, giving them high tensile strength to handle the pulling forces during movement. Ligaments, in contrast, connect bone to bone to stabilize joints. Cartilage provides a smooth, cushioned surface within joints, not a link between muscle and bone. Therefore, the connector between muscle and bone is the tendon.