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Ligament

Ligaments are strong, tough, ropelike connective fibers. They connect bones to each other, connect cartilage to joints, and support internal organs, such as the kidneys.

Author Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Michele Cronen
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Freddie H. Fu, MD - Orthopedic Surgery
Specialist Medical Reviewer Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics
Last Updated May 16, 2008

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Last Updated: May 16, 2008
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