Question

what is a sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, supports, and separates muscle?
a. tendon
b. linea alba
c. fascia
d. aponeurosis

Explanation:

• Option a: Tendon connects muscle to bone, not for covering/supporting/separating muscle.
• Option b: Linea alba is a specific fibrous structure (midline of abdomen), not the general tissue for muscle coverage.
• Option c: Fascia is a sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, supports, and separates muscles.
• Option d: Aponeurosis is a flat tendon-like structure, mainly for attaching muscles, not the general covering tissue for muscles.

Answer:

c. fascia