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Tendon

Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples

/ˈtendən/nounCommon term

In sports & fitness, tendon means: A tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone, such as the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle.

In Turkish: tendon, kiriş

How it is used

Used in anatomy, physio and sports medicine. Common phrases include the Achilles tendon, the patellar tendon and tendon injury. Tendinopathy and tendinitis describe painful tendon problems, often linked to overuse.

Example sentences

  1. The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body.

  2. He has been sidelined with a tendon problem in his knee.

Common collocations

  • Achilles tendon
  • patellar tendon
  • tendon injury
  • torn tendon
  • ligamentA strong band of tissue that connects two bones at a joint and keeps the joint stable, for example in the knee or ankle.
  • muscleA soft body tissue that can contract and relax to move parts of the body; skeletal muscles are attached to bones by tendons.
  • strainAn injury in which a muscle or tendon is overstretched or partly torn, often in the hamstring, calf or groin.
  • injuryPhysical damage to the body, such as a torn muscle, a sprained ankle or a broken bone, especially one that stops an athlete from training or playing.

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