HMS, BM EQ-Bank 805 MC

The skeletal system forms the framework of the human body. Which of the following correctly identifies the composition of the skeletal system?

Bones, tendons and joints
Bones, cartilage and joints
Bones, ligaments and joints
Bones, muscles and joints

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\(B\)

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B is correct: The skeletal system comprises bones, cartilage, and joints.

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A is incorrect: Tendons connect muscles to bones (muscular system)
C is incorrect: Ligaments are connective tissue, not a primary component
D is incorrect: Muscles are part of the muscular system