A collagenous type of connective tissue that reinforces the synovial joint and is found outside the joint capsule is called the
A) extracapsular tendon.
B) intracapsular ligament.
C) extracapsular ligament.
D) intracapsular tendon.
E) meniscus.

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The term "extracapsular" means outside the joint capsule, and a ligament is a type of connective tissue that reinforces the joint. Therefore, the correct answer is extracapsular ligament. Choice A (extracapsular tendon) and D (intracapsular tendon) are incorrect because tendons are not collagenous connective tissue, and they do not reinforce the joint. Choice B (intracapsular ligament) is incorrect because it is found inside the joint capsule, not outside. Choice E (meniscus) is incorrect because while it does aid in reinforcement of the joint, it is not collagenous connective tissue and it is found inside the joint capsule.

A Collagenous Type of Connective Tissue That Reinforces the Synovial