Question

What is the difference between ligament and tendon? What are their functions?

Answer 1

Ligament	Tendon
Structure
1. Ligament connects two or more bones together.	1. Tendon connects muscle to a bone.
2. They are elastic.	2. They are inelastic.
3. They are arranged freely.	3. They are arranged in bundles.
4. They are formed of yellow or elastic fibres.	4. They are formed of white or collagen fibres.
Function
1. They help to stabilize joints.	1. They carry tensile forces from muscle to bone.
2. Prevent dislocation	2. Attach muscles to portions of the skeleton.