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
Last Updated: May 16, 2008
Medical Review:
William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Freddie H. Fu, MD - Orthopedic Surgery Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics
