Which statement best describes tendon sheaths?
A) Tendon sheaths protect long tendons as they course over and around synovial joints.
B) Tendon sheaths connect one bone to another to strengthen and reinforce articulating bones.
C) Tendon sheaths help anchor the tendon to the muscle.
D) Tendon sheaths are lined with dense irregular connective tissue.
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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