Compare and contrast the structure and function of tendons and ligaments.

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Compare and contrast the structure and function of tendons and ligaments.
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Tendons and ligaments are connective tissue structures responsible for stabilizing the movement of bone structures. Both are made up of fibrous connective tissue mainly composed of collagen fibers. The fibers are arranged in bundles and form fascicles, which form the core structure of both tendons and ligaments. The difference arrangement of fibers in these bundles results in the structural and functional differences between the two structures.

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