A common knee injury in athletes involves the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. The ACL consists of tissue that connects the bones of the femur (upper leg bone) and tibia (lower leg bone). What kind of tissue would you expect to be damaged in an ACL injury?
A. bone tissue
B. striated muscle tissue
C. fibrous connective tissue
D. cartilage
Answer:C
A common knee injury in athletes involves the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. The ACL consists of tissue that connects the bones of the femur (upper leg bone) and tibia (lower leg bone). What kind of tissue would you expect to be damaged in an ACL injury?
A. bone tissue B. striated muscle tissue C. fibrous connective tissue D. cartilage