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tendon Definition

ten·don (ten′dən)

noun

any of the inelastic cords of tough, fibrous connective tissue in which muscle fibers end and by which muscles are attached to bones or other parts; sinew

Etymology: ML tendo, altered (infl. by L tendere, to stretch) < Gr tenōn, sinew < teinein, to stretch: see thin

tendon Synonyms

tendon

n.

band, ligament, tie; see cord 2, muscle.

tendon Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • prestress: The use of non-metallic prestressing tendons is also being investigated, again with the aim of reducing the cost of maintenance.
  • inflame: Tenderness and swelling over and around the inflamed tendon are the obvious signs that a doctor will look for.
  • cuff: Pain or weakness on outward or inward rotation of the arm may indicate a tear in a rotator cuff tendon.
  • sever: In London to film an ad campaign, The Hoff severed a tendon on shards from a bathroom shelf he accidentally smashed.

Adjective modifier

  • patellar: There will be one or two small incisions in the front of the knee either side of the patellar tendon.
  • ruptured: The same procedure is carried out for the proximal half of the ruptured tendon.
  • torn: A broken little toe here, a torn tendon there, a twisted ligament.
  • damaged: A hot iron is applied to the skin to burn through into the damaged tendon to provoke a healing response.

Modifies a noun

  • rupture: A knock to a tendon may result in slight bruising or more severe damage possibly even tendon rupture.
  • sheath: They do not grow on the skin, rather they stay firmly attached to the underlying joint or tendon sheath.
  • reflex: The jaw reflex was very brisk, there was no tendon reflexes in the limbs.
  • graft: The tendon graft is passed through the fibular head drill hole.
  • insertion: During application the opponents wrist is extended forward while pressure is applied against their triceps tendon insertion above the elbow.
  • injury: However he suffered a slight tendon injury which has resulted in a 5 month ' holiday ' for Diamond Jim.

Noun used with modifier

  • achilles: Skipper Greaves managed a 5.7 score dive to the ground with an achilles tendon injury near the end.
  • flexor: In addition the flexor tendons of the hand may also become inflamed.
  • extensor: This tendon is called the common extensor tendon ( please see diagram, below ).
  • biceps: The biceps tendon is a common cause of pain at the front of the shoulder.
  • patella: The patient's right ACL was reconstructed using part of his patella tendon with a successful outcome, ie, a stable knee.
  • tibialis: Magnetic resonance scan will show tibialis tendon tendinitis or rupture.