Ligament
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="ligament"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
A band of fibrous tissue connecting bones to other bones at a joint, providing stability.
Detailed Explanation
Ligaments contain elastic fibers alongside collagen, allowing joints a controlled range of movement. Cruciate ligaments in the knee, for example, prevent the femur and tibia from sliding apart. Joint stability depends heavily on ligament integrity — injuries leave joints hypermobile and vulnerable to further damage. Ligament strength and geometry have co-evolved with locomotion style across vertebrate lineages.