The _______ Capsule is Made of Tough, Fibrous Connective Tissue

Question

The _______ capsule is made of tough, fibrous connective tissue and surrounds the joint.
A) joint
B) ligament
C) ball and socket
D) bursa

Accepted Answer

The joint capsule is a tough, fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the joint and provides stability to the joint. It is not a ligament, which refers to a band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to each other. Ball and socket refer to a type of joint, characterized by a rounded end of one bone fitting into a cup-like end of another bone, providing a wide range of motion. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac located between a tendon and a bone that helps to reduce friction between the two structures.