Tendon vs. Ligament: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Overview
- Tendon: A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Functions to move the bone or structure. Can also attach muscles to structures like the eyeball.
- Ligament: A fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone. Primarily serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.
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- Review Date: 07/23/2024
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- Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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