General Anatomy · Connective Tissue · Medium

Fibrous

Meaning: Made of or resembling fibres — often describes tough connective tissue.

In practice: Ligaments are fibrous tissues that connect bones at joints.

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Which word means: Slot formed by the distal tibia and fibula that holds the talus at the ankle.

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