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A '''ligament''' is a strong band of white fibrous connective tissue found in the [[joint]] areas.  They either join [[bone]]s to other bones or bones to [[cartilage]].  Ligaments help to hold the bones firmly in place.
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A '''ligament''' is a strong band of yellow fibrous connective tissue found in the [[joint]] areas.  They either join [[bone]]s to other bones or bones to [[cartilage]].  Ligaments help to hold the bones firmly in place.
    
Ligaments tend to be [[pliable]] but not [[elastic]]. They allow freedom of movement within a limited range, such as with the [[knee]].
 
Ligaments tend to be [[pliable]] but not [[elastic]]. They allow freedom of movement within a limited range, such as with the [[knee]].
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