Do ligaments fall under the category of fibrous tissues?

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Solution

As ligament is composed of dense fibrous bundles of collagenous fibres and spindle-shaped cells known as fibrocytes, it is classified under fibrous tissue. It supports the internal organs and hold bones together in proper articulation at the joints.

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