Tendon Overview

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A tendon is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension. Tendons are similar to ligaments except that ligaments join one bone to another. Tendons and muscles work together and can only exert a pulling force. The origin of a tendon is where it joins to a muscle. Collagen fibers from within the muscle organ are continuous with those...


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What causes a tight achilles tendon? How can it be diagnosed and treated?
I'm just wondering how a tight achilles tendon is diagnosed and what causes it along...

There are 2 conditions which may cause a tight achilles tendon. 1) Achilles Tendon Bursitis 2) Achilles Tendinitis In the first one, achilles tendon bursitis, is where a tissue on the back of...

Asked by katlouwill - 1 month ago

What is the difference between a damaged tendon and a damaged ligament?
I was told I may have a damaged tendon or a damaged ligament by a...

Tendons connect muscle to bone. Ligaments connect bone to bone.

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    I have been experiencing tendonitis in various places such as elbows, shoulders and knees. Has anyone had any luck with any supplements which strengthen or repair tendons? I use 3,000 mg

    Nov 26, 2007

  • Looks like it's tendonitis of the Achilles Tendon - 3 replies

    and soreness are originating from and it looks like I've either strained my Achilles Tendon !Oh, man!! I've had tendonitis at least 3-4 times in my running/jogging career. It hurts...

    Apr 09, 2008

  • Which allograft is best? Patella tendon or Achilles Tendon? - 6 replies

    are small I am not sure of the two types of allograft used -achilles tendon and patella tendon which of success with! (my surgeon used an achilles tendon allograft in my knee - this was...

    Apr 08, 2008

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  • What is a tendon?

    tendon (or sinew) is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone or muscle to muscle and is designed to withstand tension. Tendons are similar to ligaments except that ligaments join...

  • A tendon is composed of what?

    Definition of Tendon Tendon: The tissue by which a muscle attaches to bone. A tendon is somewhat flexible, but fibrous and tough. When a tendon becomes inflamed, the condition is referred to as tendinitis or tendonitis....

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