A tissue has the following characteristics: abundant extracellular matrix, abundant collagen fibers, collagen fibers mainly parallel to each other. Which of the following injuries results in damage to this kind of tissue?
A. Broken femur bone
B. Tear in the tissue that attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to bone
C. Tear in the cartilage of the knee
D. Broken nose
E. Bullet penetrating the abdominal wall
Answer: B
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