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Bookmark or Share- Ligament vs. Tendon: What’s the Difference? - HealthlineLigaments and tendons are both made up of fibrous connective tissue, but that’s about where the similarity ends. Ligaments appear as crisscross bands that attach bone to bone and help stabilize...
- Tendon - WikipediaA tendon or sinew is a tough band of dense fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. It sends the mechanical forces of muscle contraction to the skeletal system, while withstanding tension .
- What Are Tendons? How They Work and More - WebMDA tendon is what attaches muscle to bone. They link your bones and muscles and allow them to move together during activity. Tendons protect your muscles from injury and help you move your limbs...
- Tendons: Anatomy, Function and Treatment - Verywell HealthTendons are strong, flexible tissue bands connecting muscles to bones. When you tighten your muscles, tendons shorten and pull on your bones to move your joints. They are prone to injuries like inflammation (swelling) from overuse, strains from overstretching, and tears.
- Tendon | Description & Function | BritannicaTendon, tissue that attaches a muscle to other body parts, usually bones. Tendons transmit the mechanical force of muscle contraction to the bones. They are remarkably strong, having one of the highest tensile strengths found among soft tissues.
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