Differentiate between tendons and ligaments.

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Tendon:
Tendon is a type of connective tissue that joins skeletal muscles to bones.
Ligaments:
The ligament is a type of connective tissue that connects bones at joints.
Tendon Ligament
Tendon is a type of connective tissue that joints skeletal muscles to bones.
The ligament is a type of connective tissue that connects bones at joints.
2. Tendons contain thick bundles of strong and rigid white fibers in the matrix. 2. Ligament contains a network of strong and elastic yellow fibers in the matrix.
3. Tendon connect skeletal muscles to bones firmly. 3. Ligaments connect one bone to another bone at the joints.

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Tendon	Ligament
Tendon is a type of connective tissue that joints skeletal muscles to bones.	The ligament is a type of connective tissue that connects bones at joints.
2. Tendons contain thick bundles of strong and rigid white fibers in the matrix.	2. Ligament contains a network of strong and elastic yellow fibers in the matrix.
3. Tendon connect skeletal muscles to bones firmly.	3. Ligaments connect one bone to another bone at the joints.