tendon vs. ligament
[ten-duhn]
/ ˈtɛn dən /
noun
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Anatomy. a cord or band of dense, tough, inelastic, white, fibrous tissue, serving to connect a muscle with a bone or part; sinew.
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a reinforcing strand in prestressed concrete.
[lig-uh-muhnt]
/ ˈlɪg ə mənt /
noun
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Anatomy, Zoology. a band of tissue, usually white and fibrous, serving to connect bones, hold organs in place, etc.
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a tie or bond.
The desire for personal freedom is a ligament uniting all peoples.
