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Ligaments stretch when pulled by bone due to their viscoelastic properties, which allow them to deform under stress. When a bone moves, it exerts tension on the attached ligament, causing the collagen fibers within the ligament to elongate. This stretching helps to accommodate movement and maintain joint stability, but excessive stretching can lead to injury or ligament damage.

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