tendon
Translation
tendon
Examples
He tore a tendon in his knee while playing soccer.
He tore a tendon in his knee while playing football.
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body.
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body.
Grammar Patterns
((in one's [body part])) a tendon in one's [body part] He tore a tendon in his knee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sinew; Related terms: ligament, muscle, bone
Etymology
From Latin 'tendere' (to stretch). A tendon stretches between a muscle and a bone.
Memory Tips
Think of a rubber band that you 'tend' to stretch. A tendon is like a strong band in your body.