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Tendon vs. Ligament
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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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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Ways to tell them apart:
- Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones.
- If you remember that T in tendons stands for tie and muscle, it helps to remember tendons tie muscle to bone.
- Ligaments have an L, just like link, and they link bone to bone.
- Think of tendons as tend to muscle actions since they help in moving the bone when muscles contract.
- Ligaments provide stability, holding the joints and bones together so that they maintain structure.
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