Which connective tissue is fascia?

• A. Fascia
• B. Ligament
• C. Tendon
• D. Cartilage

Answer: (A)

Fascia is a type of connective tissue that forms sheets and bands wrapping around muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. It creates a continuous network throughout the body, providing support, separating structures, and helping tissues glide smoothly during movement. There are layers such as the superficial fascia just under the skin and the deep fascia that enfolds muscle groups. The other terms describe different connective tissues: ligaments connect bones to bones at joints, tendons attach muscles to bones, and cartilage provides cushioning and flexible support in joints and certain structures. Because fascia itself is the connective tissue that forms these wrapping sheets and networks, it is the correct term for what fascia is.