Which is not true regarding ligaments?

A. Ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue.
B. Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage.
C. Extrinsic ligaments are physically separate from the articular capsule.
D. Extracapsular ligaments are outside the articular capsule.
E. Intracapsular ligaments are within the articular capsule.


Answer: B

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