Ligaments and tendons are fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach to bone. Ligaments connect two or more bones together and help stabilize joints. Tendons attach muscle to bone. Tendons vary in size and are somewhat elastic and attach bones to muscles.

What structures do ligaments attach to?

A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.

What do ligaments connect together?

Ligaments connect bones to other bones to form joints, while tendons connect bone to muscle. ... Extra-capsular ligaments join together in harmony with the other ligaments and provide joint stability.