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Which of the following acts as a shock absorber to cushion the tibia and the femur where they come together?

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Cartilage
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Ligament
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Tendon
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Disc
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Solution

The correct option is A Cartilage
Answer is option A i.e. "Cartilage"
Cartilage is a vertebrate skeletal connective tissue. It is an amorphous matrix and contains glycoproteins, basophilic chondroitin and fine collagen fibres.
Between tibia and femur, cartilage helps as shock absorber, it works to help the knee move smoothly. Cartilage helps in bone to bone ligation. Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in many parts of the body.

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