Question
What are tendons and ligaments? Differenitate between the two.
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Answer
Dense connective tissue is of two types- tenonds and ligaments.
| Tendon | Ligament |
| It connects bone to muscle. | It connects bone to bone at joints. |
| It is strong and non-flexible. | It is elastic and flexible. |
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