Biology
What is the difference between ligament and tendon? (On the basis of their function).
Answer
| Ligament | Tendon |
|---|---|
| Ligaments connects two or more bones together. | Tendon connects muscle to a bone. |
| They are elastic. | They are inelastic. |
| They are arranged freely. | They are arranged in bundles. |
| Ligaments stabilize joints. | Tendons pass tensile forces to the bones from muscles. |
| Prevent chances of dislocation | Responsible to cause the muscles to stay intact with parts of the skeleton. |
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(a) Name the vertebra.
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