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A tendon serves to move the bone or structure.
A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.
A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.
TENDONS
In order for a muscle to cause movement they need to be anchored to the bone, this anchoring occurs from tendons. Tendons are composed of fibrous connective tissue that merges with the facia that covers muscle and with the periosteum, the fibrous connective tissue that covers bones. This setup is a very sturdy way for muscle to attach to bone.
LIGAMENTS
Though similar to tendons, ligaments connect bone to bone and help to stabilize joints they surround. They are composed mostly of long, stringy collagen fibers that create bands of tough, fibrous connective tissue. Ligaments are slightly elastic, so they can be stretched and gradually lengthen, increasing flexibility. But if stretched beyond a certain point, ligaments can become overstretched and compromise the integrity of the joint they are supposed to be stabilizing
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