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Why do ligaments stretch?
to ensure mobility of joints
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Why do we have ligaments and tendons?
Because the ligaments keep the bones together and the tendons hold the muscles together.
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What are ligaments and tendons?
Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. Tendons are tough connective tissues that connect skeletal muscles to bones.
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Tendons and ligaments?
Tendons are connective tissues that are seen at sites where a muscle is connected to a bone. Ligaments are stronger connective tissues that connect bones to other bones.
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How are tendons the same as ligaments?
No, tendons are not the same as ligaments. Unfortunately, I was absent a long time ago when my class learned about that. So here is something: People often talk about tendons and ligaments as if they...