noun
- tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bones
Usage: anatomy; plural of tendon
Examples
- The athlete injured his Achilles tendon during the race.
- Tendons allow muscles to move bones when they contract.
- She stretched carefully to avoid straining her tendons.
- The doctor examined the tendons in his wrist after the fall.
- Strong tendons are essential for athletic performance.
- Age can cause tendons to become less flexible over time.