Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What is a tendon?

What is a tendon? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (anatomy) A tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment.
  2. (construction) A wire or bar used to strengthen prestressed concrete.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Painful Achilles tendon is a syndrome that can affect people of all ages and activity levels.
The second patient sustained a heavy blow to the Achilles tendon from a falling metal bar 10 weeks after the initial trauma.
It may be possible to palpate the retrocalcaneal bursa and a bursa between the tendon and the skin.
Think of a runner with tight calf muscles and a tight Achilles tendon running up a hill.
This is especially true if the rupture is in the Achilles tendon, the tendon just above the heel.
The tendon is attached to the back of the heel and is pulled by two muscles in the calf.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
6-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024