Difference between a ligament and a tendon

What is the difference between a ligament and a tendon?

ligament is a specialized form of connective tissue, which attaches one bone to another. It frequently reinforces the joint capsule and provides stability to the joint. A tendon attaches a muscle to a bone. Both are comprised mostly of type I collagen.

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