A Collagenous Type of Connective Tissue That Reinforces the Synovial

question 55

Multiple Choice

A collagenous type of connective tissue that reinforces the synovial joint and is found outside the joint capsule is called the

• A) extracapsular tendon.
• B) intracapsular ligament.
• C) extracapsular ligament.
• D) intracapsular tendon.
• E) meniscus.

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Definitions:

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Hormone Disrupter

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Tertiary Consumer

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