[from theLatin tendo, to stretch]: Strong fibrous tissue which connects muscle to bone Tendons function primarily to facilitate movement Tendons slide within lubricated sheaths, are inelastic, and are subject to sprains and ruptures
In pretensioned applications, the tendon is the prestressing steel In post-tensioned applications, the tendon is a complete assembly consisting of anchorages, prestressing steel, and sheathing with coating for unbonded applications or ducts with grout for bonded applications
A tendon is a strong cord in a person's or animal's body which joins a muscle to a bone. see also Achilles tendon. a thick strong string-like part of your body that connects a muscle to a bone (tendo, from tendere; TEND). 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
A flat fibrous structure in the body that connects a muscle to bone They are composed of parallel collagen fibers and because they require little blood supply, they appear whitish, much like a ribbon Tendons and tendon sheaths can become irritated from repeated exertions in certain postures, and from mechanical stress Tendon disorders can affect the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder Symptoms usually involve a dull ache, with occasional swelling, in the affected area Moving or exerting force often makes these symptoms worse Recovery from these conditions is often very slow