What type of tissue connects bones together?

The correct answer identifies ligaments as the type of tissue that connects bones together. Ligaments are tough, flexible bands of connective tissue that help stabilize joints and enable proper movement by connecting one bone to another. They play a crucial role in the musculoskeletal system by providing strength and support while allowing for a range of motion at joints.

The other options refer to different types of tissues or structures that do not perform this specific function. The matrix usually refers to the intercellular substance or medium in which various cellular elements are embedded but does not specifically describe a tissue that connects bones. Cuticle and eponychium relate to nail anatomy. The cuticle is the tissue that overlaps the nail plate at the base, while the eponychium is the living skin at the base of the nail. Neither of these has any relation to the connection of bones.