noun a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.
The tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone, allowing for movement and stability.
Tendon injuries are common in animals as well, and may require similar treatments as in humans.
Tendons are often subject to overuse injuries in athletes, such as tendonitis or tendon tears.
Exercises to strengthen and stretch tendons are often prescribed to improve function and reduce pain.
Tendon injuries may require surgical intervention, such as tendon repair or tendon grafting.
The writer used vivid imagery to describe the tendons stretching in the athlete's leg as he crossed the finish line.
The psychologist explained to the patient how the tendons in the hand can be affected by repetitive stress injuries.
The physical therapist recommended specific exercises to strengthen the tendons in the patient's shoulder.
The orthopedic surgeon performed surgery to repair a torn tendon in the patient's knee.