Which tissue is classified as soft tissue?

• A. Nerves.
• B. Bones.
• C. Teeth.
• D. Muscles.

Answer: (D)

Soft tissue refers to non-mineralized, pliable tissues in the body that can deform and heal, unlike rigid, mineralized structures. Muscles fit this description because they are made of contractile fibers within a connective tissue framework and lack mineral deposits, making them soft and flexible. This contrasts with bones and teeth, which are hard tissues due to their mineral content, giving stiffness and strength. Nerves are also soft tissue, but in many contexts this question highlights muscle as the representative soft tissue. So, the tissue classified as soft tissue here is muscle.