Biology / Unit 13 Bio 3101 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Tendons versus Ligaments
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The idea
A tendon connects muscle to bone and transmits contractile force across a joint; a ligament connects bone to bone and stabilizes the joint against excess movement.
In practice
The Achilles tendon transmits calf force to the heel; the anterior cruciate ligament stabilizes the knee.
Where people slip
A torn ligament and a torn tendon fail differently — one loses stability, the other loses pulling force.
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