See Also: Tendon(medicine)
tendon(encyclopedia)
tendon(dictionary)
Tendon(health)
tendon(dictionary)
tendon cells(medicine)
tendon bundle(medicine)
tendon advancement(medicine)
tendon transfer(medicine)
slipped tendon(medicine)

tendon (sh)




Tissue attaching a muscle to other body parts, usually bones, to transmit the mechanical force of muscle contraction to the other part.

Much like ligaments, tendons are composed of dense, fibrous connective tissue with a high collagen content, which makes them remarkably tough and strong, with great tensile strength to withstand the stresses generated by muscle contraction.