Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780321883322
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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The fold of membranes that supports an organ and helps in keeping it in position is called ligament. It is a connective tissue that connects two cartilages and bones at the joint.
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