describe the structure of ligaments
A ligament is a complicated elastic structure which needs to be both elastic and strong. It relies on its collagen content for strength.Whilst elastin gives ligaments their flexibility, it is collagen which gives them strength.Collagen is what you see in a scar.Collagen fibres work like the steel rods in cement. ligament is a complicated elastic structure which needs to be both elastic and strong. It relies on its collagen content for strength.