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Ligament vs. Tendon
Ligament
/ˈlɪɡəmənt/Examples:
The ankle ligament was torn during the game.Yoga increases flexibility by stretching the ligaments.He underwent surgery to repair a damaged ligament.
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Tendon
/ˈtendən/Examples:
The doctor emphasized the importance of healthy tendons.Stretching exercises can help improve tendon flexibility.A torn tendon can significantly affect mobility.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Think of tendon as a strong bond that ties muscles to bones, helping them move together.
- A ligament is like a sturdy bridge that connects bones at a joint, keeping them in place and allowing movement.
- Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones.
- Imagine tendons and ligaments as part of a support team; tendons pull, and ligaments stabilize.
- Both are crucial for movement, but tendons focus on muscle-bone coordination, and ligaments on bone stability at joints.
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