(anatomy) A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.

Alternative form of tendinitis

plural of tendon

Alternative form of tendinous

(anatomy) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel.

(anatomy) In human anatomy, a tendon that connects the quadriceps femoris muscles to the superior aspects of the patella on the anterior of the thigh.

plural of Achilles' tendon

plural of Achilles tendon

(chiefly US) Alternative form of Achilles tendon

Alternative form of Achilles tendon