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Type of tissue that connects muscle to bone
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
Tendon
Tendon at the back of the lower leg
The Achilles tendon, or the heel cord, also known as the calcaneal tendon, is a tendon at the back of the lower leg, and is the thickest in the human
Achilles_tendon
Topics referred to by the same term
up tendon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A tendon is a high-tensile-strength band of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendon may
Tendon_(disambiguation)
Reflexes in physiology
Tendon reflex (or T-reflex) may refer to: The stretch reflex or muscle stretch reflex (MSR), when the stretch is created by a blow upon a muscle tendon
Tendon_reflex
Tendon in the human knee
The patellar tendon is the distal portion of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris, which is continued from the patella to the tibial tuberosity
Patellar_tendon
Part used as ingredient in some Asian cuisines
The tendons of certain animals (particularly beef tendon) are used as an ingredient in some Asian cuisines, including the Filipino, Chinese, Japanese,
Tendon_as_food
Medial part of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal
also known as superior tendon of abdominal cavity. The conjoint tendon (previously known as the inguinal aponeurotic falx) is a sheath of connective tissue
Conjoint_tendon
Inflammation of the tendon
Tendinopathy is a type of tendon disorder that results in pain, swelling, and impaired function. The pain is typically worse with movement. It most commonly
Tendinopathy
Muscle on the front of the upper arm
Extending from its origin on the coracoid, the tendon of the short head runs adjacent to the tendon of the coracobrachialis. Unlike the other muscles
Biceps
Inflamed tendon in a horse
Tendinitis/tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon, often involving torn collagen fibers. A bowed tendon is a horseman's term for a tendon after a horse has sustained
Bowed_tendon
Type of injury
include: Achilles tendon rupture Biceps tendon rupture Anterior cruciate ligament injury Biceps femoris tendon rupture and Quadriceps tendon rupture Cruciate
Tendon_rupture
Medical condition where the tendon at the back of the ankle breaks
Achilles tendon rupture is the breakage of the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle. Symptoms include the sudden onset of sharp pain in the heel.
Achilles_tendon_rupture
Complete or partial rupture of a tendon of the biceps brachii muscle
tendons - the proximal tendon of the short head of the muscle belly, the proximal tendon of the long head of the muscle belly, or the distal tendon.
Biceps_tendon_rupture
Any of the three muscles in the thigh
animal around the 15th century. String refers to tendons, and thus the hamstrings' string-like tendons felt on either side of the back of the knee. The
Hamstring
Muscle of the upper limb
The palmaris longus is a muscle visible as a small tendon located between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris, although it is not always
Palmaris_longus_muscle
Human biology, a tendon cell is a cell that makes up tendons, the bands of connective tissue that connects muscles to bones. Tendon cells, also known
Tendon_cell
Proprioceptive sensory receptor organ
The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) (also known as Golgi organ, tendon organ, neurotendinous organ or neurotendinous spindle) is a skeletal muscle stretch receptor
Golgi_tendon_organ
Muscular function
The Golgi tendon reflex (also called inverse stretch reflex, autogenic inhibition, tendon reflex) is an inhibitory effect on the muscle resulting from
Golgi_tendon_reflex
Tendon of the leg
In human anatomy, the quadriceps tendon works with the quadriceps muscle to extend the leg. All four parts of the quadriceps muscle attach to the shin
Quadriceps_tendon
Tear of the tendon connecting the kneecap (patella) and shinbone (tibia)
Patellar tendon rupture is a tear of the tendon that connects the knee cap (patella) to the tibia. Often there is sudden onset of pain and walking is difficult
Patellar_tendon_rupture
Tendon-driven robots (TDR) are robots whose limbs mimic biological musculoskeletal systems. They use plastic straps to mimic muscles and tendons. Such
Tendon-driven_robot
Topics referred to by the same term
Central tendon can refer to: Central tendon of diaphragm Central tendon of perineum This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Central_tendon
Tear of the tendon that runs from the quadriceps muscle to the top of the knee cap
A quadriceps tendon rupture is a tear of the tendon that runs from the quadriceps muscle to the top of the knee cap. Symptoms are pain and the inability
Quadriceps_tendon_rupture
Lubricating fluid membrane around a tendon
A tendon sheath is a collagen structure with a lining of synovial membrane that helps a tendon have greater mechanical advantage. The synovial membrane
Tendon_sheath
Surgical procedure
A tendon transfer is a surgical process in which the insertion of a tendon is moved, but the origin remains in the same location. Tendon transfer involves
Tendon_transfer
Form of concrete used in construction
high-strength tendons located within or adjacent to the concrete and is done to improve the performance of the concrete in service. Tendons may consist
Prestressed_concrete
Sense of self-movement, force, and body position
by proprioceptors, a type of sensory receptor, located within muscles, tendons, and joints. Most animals possess multiple subtypes of proprioceptors,
Proprioception
One of the superficial muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg
of a thin muscle belly and a long thin tendon. While not as thick as the achilles tendon, the plantaris tendon (which tends to be between 30–45 centimetres
Plantaris_muscle
The central tendon of the diaphragm is a thin but strong aponeurosis situated slightly anterior to the vault formed by the muscle, resulting in longer
Central_tendon_of_diaphragm
Muscle in the most central of all the leg muscles
attaches to the tibia and fibula. The tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle (sometimes called the posterior tibial tendon) descends posterior to the medial
Tibialis_posterior_muscle
Shoulder injury
tendinopathy (or rotator cuff tear) is an injury or rupture of the rotator cuff tendons, usually involving more than one shoulder muscle. Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Rotator_cuff_tear
Parts of the wrist
Extensor tendon compartments of the wrist are anatomical tunnels on the back of the wrist that contain tendons of muscles that extend (as opposed to flex)
Extensor tendon compartments of the wrist
Extensor_tendon_compartments_of_the_wrist
Surgical process
regarded patellar tendon grafts as the "gold standard" for knee stability. Hamstring autografts have failed at a higher rate than bone-tendon-bone autografts
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Anterior_cruciate_ligament_reconstruction
Medical intervention
The Schilling tendon procedure is a temporary surgical procedure developed by the former Boston Red Sox team physician William Morgan, MD, to stabilize
Schilling_tendon_procedure
Commune in Grand Est, France
Tendon (French pronunciation: [tɑ̃dɔ̃] ) is a commune in the Vosges area of Grand Est in northeastern France. Its inhabitants are known as Todas, there
Tendon,_Vosges
Medical condition
Biceps femoris tendon rupture can occur when the biceps femoris is injured in sports that require explosive bending of the knee as seen in sprinting. If
Biceps_femoris_tendon_rupture
Muscle of the forearm
digitorum tendon. All three tendons attach to the dorsal digital expansion of the fifth digit (little finger). There may be a slip of tendon to the fourth
Extensor_digiti_minimi_muscle
Region of the body between the genitals and anus
pelvic floor inferiorly: skin and fascia The perineal body (or central tendon of perineum) is a pyramidal fibromuscular mass in the middle line of the
Perineum
Kneecap, bone covering knee joint
attachment to the patellar tendon. The front and back surfaces are joined by a thin margin and towards centre by a thicker margin. The tendon of the quadriceps
Patella
Muscle at the back of the thigh
on the posterior part of the tuberosity of the ischium. This is a common tendon origin with the semitendinosus muscle, and from the lower part of the sacrotuberous
Biceps_femoris_muscle
Group of autoimmune diseases resulting in abnormal growth of connective tissue
Scleroderma is a group of autoimmune diseases that may result in changes to the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. The disease can be either
Scleroderma
Sheet of internal skeletal muscle
converge to be inserted into a central tendon. The muscle fibres of the diaphragm radiate outward from the central tendon. While the diaphragm is one muscle
Thoracic_diaphragm
Medical condition
Fibroma of tendon sheath is a benign tumor that presents as a small subcutaneous nodule that slowly increases in size. This is a notably uncommon condition
Fibroma_of_tendon_sheath
Medical condition in which foot/ankle tendon ruptures
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is the dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon. It is a progressive disease that has four stages and is the most
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Posterior_tibial_tendon_dysfunction
Medical condition of the ankle and heel
tendinopathy, is soreness and irritation of the Achilles tendon. It is accompanied by alterations in the tendon's structure and mechanical properties. The most common
Achilles_tendinitis
Bone fracture classification
application of forces external to the body (such as a fall or pull) or at the tendon by a muscular contraction that is stronger than the forces holding the bone
Avulsion_fracture
Superficial muscle in the lateral compartment of the leg
and its "belly" runs down along most of this bone. The muscle becomes a tendon that wraps around and behind the lateral malleolus of the ankle, then continues
Fibularis_longus
Permanent shortening of a muscle or joint
In pathology, a contracture is a shortening of muscles, tendons, skin, and nearby soft tissues that causes the joints to shorten and become very stiff
Contracture
Portuguese football manager (born 1963)
the latter replacing Leonardo Spinazzola, after he ruptured his Achilles tendon during the UEFA Euro 2020. On 19 August 2021, Mourinho managed his first
José_Mourinho
the two membranes of a tendon sheath which covers a tendon. The other membrane is the outer fibrous tendon sheath. The tendon invaginates the synovial
Synovial_sheath
Greek mythological hero
someone or something with an otherwise strong constitution. The Achilles tendon is named after him following the same legend. Linear B tablets attest to
Achilles
One of the hamstring muscles
muscle in the back of the thigh. It is so named because it has a very long tendon of insertion. It lies posteromedially in the thigh, superficial to the semimembranosus
Semitendinosus_muscle
Calf muscle
Its other end forms a common tendon with the soleus muscle; this tendon is known as the calcaneal tendon or Achilles tendon and inserts onto the posterior
Gastrocnemius_muscle
Waterfall in France
Grande Cascade de Tendon (English: Great Waterfall of Tendon) is the highest waterfall in the Vosges department in northeastern France. Located near the
Grande_Cascade_de_Tendon
Anatomical structure found in vertebrates
of which are actively articulated), and more than one hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The joints of the foot are the ankle and subtalar joint
Foot
Part of the human hand
synovial sheath of these tendons. flexor tendon sinovial sheath of hand flexor tendon sinovial sheath of hand flexor tendon sinovial sheath of hand This
Common_flexor_sheath_of_hand
American actor and professional wrestler (born 1977)
Cena then began a rivalry with Ryback and suffered a legitimate achilles tendon injury, but retained the title in a Last Man Standing match (which ended
John_Cena
Muscle of the forearm
originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor tendon. The ulnar head originates from the medial margin of the olecranon of the
Flexor_carpi_ulnaris_muscle
Back part of lower leg
to the heel via the Achilles tendon. Several other, smaller muscles attach to the knee, the ankle, and via long tendons to the toes. From Middle English
Calf_(leg)
Tendon of the forearm
The common flexor tendon is a tendon that attaches to the medial epicondyle of the humerus (lower part of the bone of the upper arm that is near the elbow
Common_flexor_tendon
Warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers
into their feathers, especially in cold weather. Perching birds have a tendon-locking mechanism that helps them hold on to the perch when they are asleep
Bird
Medical condition
poikiloderma with tendon contractures, myopathy and pulmonary fibrosis is a rare genetic syndrome characterised by poikiloderma, tendon contractures and
Hereditary fibrosing poikiloderma with tendon contractures, myopathy, and pulmonary fibrosis
Hereditary_fibrosing_poikiloderma_with_tendon_contractures,_myopathy,_and_pulmonary_fibrosis
Tendon of the forearm
The common extensor tendon is a tendon that attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. The common extensor tendon serves as the upper attachment
Common_extensor_tendon
American criminal and cult leader (1934–2017)
giving him a defensive slash wound on the palm of his hand that severed tendons and tore the boy's watch off his wrist, then shot him four times in the
Charles_Manson
Term for sciatic nerve in Judaism
Gīḏ hanNāše, literally "forgotten sinew", often translated as "displaced tendon") is the term for sciatic nerve in Judaism. It may not be eaten by Jews
Gid_hanasheh
Swiss cyclist
Arnaud Tendon (born 6 November 2002) is a Swiss cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Van Rysel–Roubaix. He took his first professional
Arnaud_Tendon
Human muscle in the thigh
moving the lower leg forward. It arises from a series of flat, broad tendons attached to the femur, and attaches to the outer border of the patella
Vastus_lateralis_muscle
Muscle contraction in response to stretching
deep tendon reflex is now criticized as misleading. Tendons have little to do with the response, and some muscles with stretch reflexes have no tendons. Rather
Stretch_reflex
Medical condition
described the disorder in 1950 and initially named it the "superior oblique tendon sheath syndrome". Harold W. Brown characterized the syndrome in many ways
Brown's_syndrome
Muscle of the upper limb
the distal styloid process of the radius by way of the brachioradialis tendon, and to the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus. The brachioradialis
Brachioradialis
Most abundant structural protein in animals
fibril known as a collagen helix. It is mostly found in cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments, and skin. Vitamin C is vital for collagen synthesis. Depending
Collagen
Japanese meals based on a rice bowl
Hokkaido but is now enjoyed all over Japan. Tendon (天丼) consists of tempura on a bowl of rice. The name "tendon" is an abbreviation of tempura (天ぷら or 天麩羅)
Donburi
Muscle on the back of the upper arm
to a single tendon to insert onto the olecranon process of the ulna (though some research indicates that there may be more than one tendon) and to the
Triceps
Finger-related tendon injury
Jersey finger, also known as rugby finger, is a finger-related tendon injury that is common in sport and can result in permanent loss of flexion of the
Jersey_finger
Finnish academic
University of Jyväskylä. She specializes in muscle-tendon biomechanics largely focused on the Achilles tendon, neuromuscular function, and physical activity
Taija_Finni
American basketball player (1978–2020)
three steals in a game. Two days later, Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon against the Golden State Warriors, ending his season. Bryant's injury came
Kobe_Bryant
Anatomical feature of the Achilles tendon
Peritenon (from peri-: around, tenon: tendon) is the connective tissue sheath surrounding a tendon. Inflammation of a peritenon is called "peritendinitis"
Peritenon
Bone embedded within a tendon or muscle
In anatomy, a sesamoid bone (/ˈsɛsəmɔɪd/) is a bone embedded within a tendon or a muscle. Its name is derived from the Greek word for 'sesame seed', indicating
Sesamoid_bone
Hinge joints between finger phalanges
palmar plates are attached proximally and in the segmentation of the flexor tendon sheath, but the major differences are the smaller dimension and reduced
Interphalangeal joints of the hand
Interphalangeal_joints_of_the_hand
Monosynaptic reflex
dogs, cats, horses, and other mammalian species. Striking of the patellar tendon with a reflex hammer just below the patella stretches the muscle spindle
Patellar_reflex
Group of muscles
The rotator cuff (SITS muscles) is a group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the human shoulder and allow for its extensive range of
Rotator_cuff
Inflammation of the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone
Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon that straightens the knee. Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee
Patellar_tendinitis
American orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon
published early work on quadriceps tendon ACL grafting, including all-soft-tissue central quadriceps free tendon techniques that later AANA and review
John_Fulkerson_(surgeon)
Injury due to slight tearing of a muscle or tendon
result in a partial or complete tear of a tendon or muscle, or they can be severe in the form of a complete tendon rupture. Strains most commonly occur in
Strain_(injury)
Human neck muscle
intermediate tendon. Its inferior belly is attached to the scapula; its superior belly is attached to the hyoid bone. Its intermediate tendon is anchored
Omohyoid_muscle
Muscle responsible for unlocking the knees during walking
rounded tendon. Its fibers pass downward and medially. It inserts onto the posterior surface of tibia, above the soleal line. The popliteus tendon runs beneath
Popliteus_muscle
English footballer (born 1975)
Milan's next game, against Chievo, Beckham suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, causing him to miss the World Cup as well as the MLS season due to the
David_Beckham
Surgical procedure in which a tendon is cut
act which involves the division of a tendon. It and related procedures are also referred to as tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release
Tenotomy
Medical instrument used by practitioners to test deep tendon reflexes
reflex hammer is a medical instrument used by practitioners to test deep tendon reflexes, the best known possibly being the patellar reflex. Testing for
Reflex_hammer
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
(Chm1). It is a tendon-specific gene marker known to be important for tendon maturation with key implications for the residing tendon stem/progenitor
Tenomodulin
Groove in the humerus bone
the long tendon of the biceps brachii muscle, positioned between the tendon of the pectoralis major muscle on the lateral lip and the tendon of the teres
Bicipital_groove
American actor and wrestler (born 1972)
his abdominal and adductor tendons tore from his pelvis. Johnson underwent surgery on April 23 to reattach the torn tendons. From 2014 to 2023, he appeared
Dwayne_Johnson
2004 film by Wolfgang Petersen
Marty affected filming areas. Pitt also suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon during filming which caused the production to delay for several weeks. Both
Troy_(film)
Ring of fibrous tissue around optic nerve at its entrance to the eye
The common tendinous ring, also known as the annulus of Zinn or annular tendon, is a ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance
Common_tendinous_ring
One of the three deep muscles in the lower leg
of the foot and end in a tendon which occupies nearly the whole length of the posterior surface of the muscle. This tendon lies in a groove which crosses
Flexor_hallucis_longus_muscle
2016 studio album by Reniss
Tendon is the first studio album by the Cameroonian artist Reniss. Released by New Bell Music on 24 October 2016, Tendon is a ten-song album, featuring
Tendon_(album)
American actor and activist (1952–2004)
skull to the spinal column. To access the cord, the surgeon had to cut a tendon on the right side of Reeve's neck, which became shorter and less flexible
Christopher_Reeve
Orthopedic examination test
arm region, specifically the biceps tendon. It identifies the presence of a pathology involving the biceps tendon or glenoid labrum. The specific positive
Yergason's_test
Brazilian footballer (born 1976)
field. A medical examination confirmed that the striker had ruptured a tendon in his knee and would require surgery. During his first comeback on 12 April
Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer)
Ronaldo_(Brazilian_footballer)
Strength training
contraction is one of two distinct phases in the movement of muscles and tendons, following concentric contraction (shortening). An eccentric contraction
Eccentric_training
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