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| − | A '''ligament''' is a strong band of | + | A '''ligament''' is a strong band of yellow fibrous connective tissue found in the [[joint]] areas. They either join [[bone]]s to other bones or bones to [[cartilage]]. Ligaments help to hold the bones firmly in place. |
Ligaments tend to be [[pliable]] but not [[elastic]]. They allow freedom of movement within a limited range, such as with the [[knee]]. | Ligaments tend to be [[pliable]] but not [[elastic]]. They allow freedom of movement within a limited range, such as with the [[knee]]. | ||
Revision as of 01:55, May 4, 2008
A ligament is a strong band of yellow fibrous connective tissue found in the joint areas. They either join bones to other bones or bones to cartilage. Ligaments help to hold the bones firmly in place.
Ligaments tend to be pliable but not elastic. They allow freedom of movement within a limited range, such as with the knee.
Other types of ligaments form fibrous sheets that support internal organs such as the kidneys or the spleen.