Explain the difference between a tendon and a ligament.

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Capo

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on: Apr 1, 2019

Explain the difference between a tendon and a ligament.

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kalskdjl1212

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Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

A tendon attaches muscle to bone and a ligament attaches bone-to-bone.

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