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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 Robin Parks, MS
Author Ralph Poore
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Michele Cronen
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD
- Emergency Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD
- Physical Therapy
Specialist Medical Reviewer Patrick J. McMahon, MD
- Orthopedics
Last Updated May 19, 2006

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Last Updated: May 19, 2006
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