Differentiate between tendon and ligament.

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Tendon Ligament

Tendons are connective tissue that connects bones to muscles. Ligaments are connective tissue that connects two bones.

They are strong and less flexible. They are very elastic and flexible.

It is composed of white fibrous tissue. It contain very less matrix and composed of yellow fibrous connective tissue.

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Tendon	Ligament
Tendons are connective tissue that connects bones to muscles.	Ligaments are connective tissue that connects two bones.
They are strong and less flexible.	They are very elastic and flexible.
It is composed of white fibrous tissue.	It contain very less matrix and composed of yellow fibrous connective tissue.