Question

Match the following

$\begin{array}{cc}ColumnI& ColumnII\\ i.\text{Tendon}& a.\text{Hard connective tissue}\\ ii.\text{Ligament}& b.\text{Connect bone to muscle}\\ iii.\text{Cartilage}& c.\text{Connect bone to bone}\\ iv.\text{Bone}& d.\text{Flexible connective tissue}\end{array}$

• A. i. a, ii.b. iii.c iv.c
• B. i.c, ii.b, iii. d, iv.a
• C. i.d, ii.c, iii.b iv.a
• D. i.b ii.c, iii.d, iv.a

Answer 1

The correct option is

D

i.b ii.c, iii.d, iv.a

Tendons are round, white, rope-like fibres that connect muscle to bone. It is present above the elbow, beneath the knee and near the ankle.

Ligaments are fibrous tissues that connect bone to bone. It is present between some bones of the wrist and ankle.

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue. It is present in between ribs, sternum, ears and nose.

Bones are hard connective tissues of the body. They are present in various places like skull, limbs, legs, etc.