Which type of connection do ligaments create?

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A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.
A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone. Tendons may also attach muscles to structures such as the eyeball.
See the diagram of the anatomy of the elbow below. 
Note the biceps tendon connecting the biceps muscle to the radius (bone). 
Also note the anterior band (ligament) connecting the radius (bone) to humerus (bone). 
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Which Type of Connection Do Ligaments Create