Asked by Josha Chaye on Sep 23, 2024

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A sheet of connective tissue, which connects muscles (or parts of muscles) to other muscles (or their parts) , is called a(n)

A) tendon.
B) aponeurosis.
C) fascia.
D) fascicle.
E) sarcolemma.

Aponeurosis

A fibrous sheet or flattened band of tissue that acts as a tendon to attach muscles to bone or to other muscles, often found in the abdomen, scalp, lower back, and hand.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs. It consists of various cell types and extracellular matrix and includes bone, blood, and fat.

Muscles

Muscles are fibrous tissues that produce force and motion to move the body or parts of it and are crucial for all forms of bodily movement.

  • Identify the composition and role of connective tissue in muscle structure.
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Tikiyah Oneal1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An aponeurosis is a type of connective tissue that connects muscles to other muscles or their parts, functioning similarly to a tendon but in a sheet-like form.