The Attachment of a Muscle to a Bone is Called

Question

The attachment of a muscle to a bone is called ________.
A) a bursa
B) an aponeurosis
C) a ligament
D) a capsule
E) either a tendon or an aponeurosis

Accepted Answer

A muscle is attached to a bone either by a tendon or an aponeurosis. A tendon is a cord-like structure, whereas an aponeurosis is a sheet-like structure. Both serve to attach muscles to bones. The other options, such as a bursa, ligament, or capsule, are structures that are associated with joints and not muscles directly.