I know that what attaches bones to muscles is called TENDONS
No. They attach muscles to bones. Ligaments attach bones to bones.
Tendons attach muscles to bones, while ligaments attach bones to other bones.
Skeletal muscles attach to bones by Insertion
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Tendons attach to the periosteum of bone.
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Ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia, cartilage and skin all play a part in securing bones to bones and muscles to bones. However, most bones are connected to other bones by ligaments, and muscles are connected to bones by tendons.Ligament attaches bones to bones. Tendon attaches muscle to bones.
Tendons attach muscle to bone Ligaments attach bone to bone