Tendon

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndən/

Definitions of tendon

noun a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor said I strained a tendon in my ankle.

A2 She had to undergo surgery to repair a torn tendon in her shoulder.

B1 Physical therapy can help strengthen the tendons in your wrist.

B2 Athletes often suffer from tendonitis due to overuse of certain muscles.

C1 The surgeon carefully reattached the tendon to the bone during the operation.

C2 He was advised to avoid activities that put strain on his tendons to prevent further injury.

Examples of tendon in a Sentence

formal The tendon connects muscle to bone and is essential for movement.

informal I think I pulled a tendon in my leg while running yesterday.

slang Man, that workout really kicked my tendon's butt!

figurative His patience was stretched thin, like a tendon about to snap.

Grammatical Forms of tendon

• past tense: tended
• plural: tendons
• comparative: more tendonous
• superlative: most tendonous
• present tense: tends
• future tense: will tendon
• perfect tense: has tended
• continuous tense: is tending
• singular: tendon
• positive degree: tendon
• infinitive: to tendon
• gerund: tending
• participle: tended

Origin and Evolution of tendon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tendon' originated from the Latin word 'tendere' which means 'to stretch'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tendon' has retained its original meaning of a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. However, its usage has expanded to include medical terminology and anatomical descriptions.