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  1. Tendon (Sinew): What It Is, Anatomy & Function - Cleveland Clinic

    Tendons (sinews) are fibrous tissues that connect your muscles to your bones all over your body. They allow your limbs to move and help prevent muscle injury.

  2. Tendon - Wikipedia

    A tendon or sinew is a tough band of dense fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. It sends the mechanical forces of muscle contraction to the skeletal system, while withstanding …

  3. Tendon | Description & Function | Britannica

    Tendon, tissue that attaches a muscle to other body parts, usually bones. Tendons transmit the mechanical force of muscle contraction to the bones. They are remarkably strong, having one of the …

  4. Anatomy, Tendons - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    May 1, 2024 · These structures transmit muscle forces to the skeletal levers to facilitate movement and body posture maintenance. Tendons enable muscles to maintain optimal distance from the joint they …

  5. What Are Tendons? How They Work and More - WebMD

    Jun 12, 2024 · Here’s all you need to know about tendons. What Are Tendons? A tendon is a flexible, cord or rope-like connective tissue. It forms a bridge that connects your muscles to your bones.

  6. Tendons - Definition, Types, List of Tendons, Functions & More

    Sep 5, 2024 · Tendons function as dynamic mechanical bridges, facilitating the transfer of muscle force to bones and joints, thus enabling purposeful movements. These complex structures are tailored to …

  7. Tendons and Bursae

    Tendons are tough bands of connective tissue made up mostly of a rigid protein called collagen. Tendons firmly attach each end of a muscle to a bone. They are often located within sheaths, which …

  8. Tendon Anatomy - Physiopedia

    Tendons have different shapes and sizes depending on the role of the muscle. Muscles that generate a lot of power and force tend to have shorter and wider tendons than those that perform more fine …

  9. Tendons and Tendon Conditions - OrthoNJ

    Jan 22, 2025 · What Are Tendons? Tendons are strong, fibrous connective tissues that connect muscles to bones and they play a vital role in movement and stability.

  10. An overview of tendon physiology: the impact of injury and disease on ...

    Oct 1, 2025 · Tendons are far more than simple fibrous structures; they are dynamic tissues that play a critical role in musculoskeletal function acting as the interface between muscle and bone.