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Created 01/04/2008 - 09:53

Ligament

Definition
The fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone at or near a joint, providing stability for a joint and preventing or limiting a certain amount of joint motion. Ligaments can be a source of pain if they are strained or torn.
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