What are tendons and ligaments ? Also give their function.

1.	What are tendons and ligaments ? Also give their function.
Answer» Tendon : The white fibrous connective tissues forms cords called tendons which connect the skeletal muscles with bones. Function of Tendons: This tissue provides strong attachment between various structures. Ligament : The yellow elastic connective tissue forms cords called ligament which joins bone to bone. Function of Ligament : The tissue allows stretching of various organs as it has considerable strength and elasticity.

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Tendon : The white fibrous connective tissues forms cords called tendons which connect the skeletal muscles with bones.

Function of Tendons: This tissue provides strong attachment between various structures.

Ligament : The yellow elastic connective tissue forms cords called ligament which joins bone to bone.

Function of Ligament : The tissue allows stretching of various organs as it has considerable strength and elasticity.

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