What is a short band of tough connective tissue that connects bones together to form a joint?

What is a short band of tough connective tissue that connects bones together to form a joint?

Correct Answer: a ligament
cartilage
muscle tissue
a tendon

Explanation: Recall that a ligament is a short band of tough connective tissue that connects bones together to form a joint. Ligaments can get injured when a joint gets twisted or bends too far. The protein fibers that make up a ligament can get strained or torn, causing swelling and pain. Injuries to ligaments are called sprains . Ankle sprains are a common type of sprain.

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