Question

Which part of the musculoskeletal system is present in the external ear?

• A. Cartilage
• B. Bones
• C. Fixed joints
• D. Ligament

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cartilage

The external ear and nose bridge are made up of cartilage. The main difference between bone and cartilage is that bone is a hard and rigid tissue, whereas cartilage is a soft, elastic and flexible tissue. A ligament is a short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint. The joints found in the skull are the fixed joints.