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 mainly this kind of tissue?
A)tear in the tissue that attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to bone
B)broken nose
C)tear in the cartilage of the knee
D)broken femur bone
E)bullet penetrating the abdominal wall

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The tissue described is dense regular connective tissue, which is found in tendons and ligaments. A tear in the tissue that attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to bone would involve a tendon, which is composed of this type of tissue.

A Tissue Has the Following Characteristics: Abundant Extracellular Matrix,abundant Collagen