Definition

A strong, flexible tissue that connects muscles to bones and helps transmit the force from muscles to move the bones.

Example

The doctor explained that a tendon connects the muscle to the bone, allowing for movement.

Conversation

I pulled a muscle while playing soccer last week.

Ouch, that sounds painful! Did you hurt a tendon too?

Yeah, I think I might have strained a tendon in my leg.

You should definitely see a doctor to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tendon** → The word 'tendon' originates from Latin 'tendo' (meaning to stretch or extend) and the suffix '-on' (used in anatomy to denote a structure). A tendon is a structure that stretches to connect muscle to bone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tendo' meaning to 'stretch' — a tendon connects muscles to bones, allowing movement.

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