sentence2_structure: A ligament<>is<>a short band of tough connective tissue$$$tough connective tissue<>connects together<>to form a joint
sentence1: Ligaments are tough connective tissue bands that run across joints from bone to bone and provide major support for the joints.
sentence2: A ligament is a short band of tough connective tissue that connects bones together to form a joint.
question: What is a short band of tough connective tissue that connects bones together to form a joint?