Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones by cords of connective tissue called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
tendons
Tendons are connective tissue fibers that form cords and connect muscles to bones.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A) The foramen ovale opens. B) The ductus arteriosus expands. C) The ductus venosus becomes a ligament. D) The lungs retract.