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acts as a shock absorber to cushion when...

____ acts as a shock absorber to cushion when tibia and femur came together

A

Ligament

B

Cartilage

C

Tendon

D

Disc

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The correct Answer is:
B
The knee is a major right bearing joint that is held together by muscles, ligaments and other important soft tissue. Cartilage is the material inside the joint that provides shock absorption to the knee during weight bearing activities
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