answersLogoWhite

0

Ligaments hold bone to bone in a movable joint. In contrast, tendons hold muscle to bone. Ligaments are made of dense fibrous connective tissue. Ligaments also hold our bones in place and support the organs.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are the cords called that attach your bones to your skeletal muscles?

The tough organic material attaching bones to muscle is called a tendon.


What is a tough connective tissue that holds bones together?

Ligaments are tough connective tissues that hold bones together at joints. They provide stability and support to the joint by connecting bone to bone.


What is the texture of the material at the end of bones?

The ends of bones in moveable joints is like soft but tough leather. At the other joints it varies from thick fibers to none.


What are tough bands of connective tissue that holds bones in place?

ANSWER:These are called LigamentsAnd also Tendons, Auductive and Conductive Muscles and a decent argument for Joint Cartillage.


What makes bones tough?

Bones are tough due to their composition of collagen fibers and mineral deposits, primarily calcium and phosphate. These components provide strength and flexibility, allowing bones to withstand pressure and impact without breaking easily. Additionally, the structure of bones, with the outer layer being compact bone and an inner trabecular network, contributes to their toughness.


Are ligaments and tendons the same?

No, ligaments and tendons are not the same. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones in a joint, providing stability. Tendons, on the other hand, are fibrous cords that connect muscles to bones, allowing movement.


Tough protein fiber that is found in bones?

Collagen is the tough protein fiber found in bones. It provides structure and strength to bones, as well as to other connective tissues in the body.


Ligaments are what?

fibrous connective tissue that holds joints together


What are the differences between joints and ligaments?

This is a tough question, since they both join bones together. My guess is that a joint connects bones together, but ligaments hold the joint together. Hope this helps!


What is tough substance that joins bones?

Tendons, ligaments and cartilege in between.


What kind of tissue holds bones together?

Ligaments are the type of tissue that holds bones together at the joints. Ligaments are tough, fibrous structures that connect bones and provide stability to the joint while allowing for movement.


What are long tough tapered plant cells called?

They are called Fibers