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Write the differences between tendons and ligaments.

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Both tendons and ligaments are connective tissues, but they differ in certain aspects. The differences are as follows
Tendon Ligament
Attaches muscle to bone or cartilage Connects one bone to an another bone
Tough and nonelastic Strong and elastic
Made of white fibrous tissue (collagen fibers) Made mostly of elastic fibers and a small amount of collagen fiber.

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