Ligaments Flashcards by M S-K | Brainscape

Q

What do ligaments do?

A

attach bone to bone
stabilize the bones within a joint

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How are ligaments similar to tendons?

A

They are both made of collagen

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What do ligaments contain more of than tendons?

A

In comparison to tendons, ligaments tend to have a higher proportion of yellow elastic fibres

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