Cords of Dense,regular Connective Tissue Holding a Synovial Joint Together

Question

Cords of dense,regular connective tissue holding a synovial joint together are called _______.  
A) ligaments
B) tendon
C) joint
D) sphincter
E) skeletal muscle

Accepted Answer

Ligaments are the cords of dense, regular connective tissue that hold a synovial joint together. Tendons attach muscles to bones, joints are the points where two bones meet, sphincters are circular muscles that control the opening and closing of tubes, and skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that attaches to bones and causes movement.