Muscles are attached to bones by tendons or __________.
Understanding Spinal Anatomy: Ligaments, Tendons and Muscles. Ligaments and tendons are fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach to bone. Ligaments connect two or more bones together and help stabilize joints. Tendons attach muscle to bone.Tendons vary in size and are somewhat elastic and attach bones to muscles.nderstanding Spinal Anatomy: Ligaments, Tendons and Muscles. Ligaments and tendons are fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach to bone. Ligaments connect two or more bones together and help stabilize joints. Tendons attach muscle to bone.