Which of these acts as a shock absorber at the joints?
(a) cartilage
(b) ligaments
(c) tendons
(d) biceps

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Solution

(a) cartilage.
The ends of the bones at the joints are covered with soft cartilage, which acts as a shock absorber, and reduces the friction between the bones.

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