1 It gives the body its shape 2allows movement, 3makes blood cells, 4provides protection for organs 5stores minerals. What holds bones together is Ligaments: Bands of strong connective tissue called ligaments hold bones together. Tendons: Tendons are bands of tissue that connect the ends of a muscle to your bone. What attaches muscles to bones is tendons attach muscles to bones. The tendon pulls the bone, making it move.
