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Tendons versus Ligaments
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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.
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The Achilles tendon transmits calf force to the heel; the anterior cruciate ligament stabilizes the knee.
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A torn ligament and a torn tendon fail differently — one loses stability, the other loses pulling force.