Meaning & Definition of Tendon in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A band of fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

  Example Sentence: The surgeon repaired the torn tendon in her shoulder.

• Definition: A fibrous structure that transmits the force exerted by a muscle to the skeleton.

  Example Sentence: The tendon is essential for facilitating movement by connecting muscles to the skeleton.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'tendō', meaning 'to stretch'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• Achilles tendon: The tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone.
• Tendonitis: Inflammation of a tendon, often due to overuse.

Translations

• Spanish: tendón

• French: tendon

• German: Sehne

• Russian: сухожилие

Related Words

• muscle: A tissue in the body that can contract to create movement.

• ligament: A fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.