7 Things You Didn't Know About Your Joints

Human joints are amazing structures, but they are also vulnerable to damage, inflammation and wear-and-tear. Find out more about your joints and how to protect them from arthritis. By Dr. Grant Cooper

What is the difference between ligaments and tendons?

What is the difference between ligaments and tendons?

Ligaments are tough fibrous bands of tissue that attach bone to bone. Tendons are another kind of tough bands of tissue that attach muscle to bones.

By Dr. Grant Cooper— Last Modified: 04/06/2012, First Published: 04/06/2012