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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction

Question 4 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Tendons in the shoulder girdle and other parts of the appendicular skeleton are

Answer
A
tubes that carry blood throughout the body.
B
connective tissues that attach muscle to bone.
C
hard, sturdy structures that provide support and structure to the body.
D
threadlike structures that transmit electrical signals throughout the body.

Explanation

Tendons are connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, allowing muscle contractions to move the skeleton. Therefore, the correct choice is “connective tissues that attach muscle to bone.” Tubes that carry blood are blood vessels, while hard structures that support the body are bones.

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