Which structure attaches muscle to bone?

• A. Ligament
• B. Tendon
• C. Cartilage
• D. Bursa

Answer: (B)

The structure that attaches muscle to bone is a tendon. Tendons are thick bands of dense connective tissue with tightly packed collagen fibers that transmit the force generated by muscle contractions to the skeleton, enabling movement. They’re built to handle pulling forces and connect the muscle bellies to bones, like the Achilles tendon linking calf muscle to the heel bone.

Ligaments connect bone to bone and stabilize joints, not muscle to bone. Cartilage lines joint surfaces to cushion and allow smooth movement, rather than serving as the attachment point for muscles. Bursa are small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between tissues, also not involved in attaching muscle to bone.