tendon
Muscle-bone tether
A tendon is the tough, fibrous cord that connects muscle to bone, transmitting the force that allows movement: The surgeon repaired the torn Achilles tendon.
Tendons are distinct from ligaments, which connect bone to bone.
Repetitive strain can inflame them, causing tendinitis.
Connective tissue between bones
- collagenStructural body protein
- sinewTough connective tissue
- fibrousMade of threads
- attachmentConnection or fondness
joint · patellar · biceps · triceps · hamstring · rotator · quadriceps · flexor
Tough connective tissue
- gristleTough connective tissue
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- braisingSear, then simmer covered
- slow-cookingProlonged gentle heat
collagen · gelatin · bone broth · dim sum · pho · offal · chewy · cartilage
Capable of elongation
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- stretchPull to extend
- recoilBackward force from discharge
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
load · force · strain · stress · compliance · viscoelasticity · creep · hysteresis
Collagen breakdown in tendons
- tendinopathyTendon damage from strain
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- tearTo pull apart
- strainExcessive stretching force
inflammation · degeneration · calcification · adhesion · avulsion · laceration · impingement · bursitis
Structural body protein
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- extracellularOutside the cell membrane
- matrixOrdered numerical arrangement
- fibrilTiny structural thread
vascularity · cytokines · fibrosis · crimp · crosslinks · elastin · glycoprotein
Restore to working order
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- scar tissueCollagen replacing damaged skin
remodeling · proliferation · maturation · grafting · suturing · physical therapy · immobilization · mobilization
Maximal barbell competition sport
- gripSecure manual hold
- liftingRaising something heavy
- deadliftGround-to-hip barbell raise
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
training · conditioning · reinforcement · durability · toughness · load-bearing · pull · weightlifting
ligament
Connective tissue between bones
attachment · joint · patellar · biceps · triceps · hamstring · rotator · quadriceps · flexor · peroneal
sinew
Tough connective tissue
- gristleTough connective tissue
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- braisingSear, then simmer covered
slow-cooking · collagen · gelatin · bone broth · dim sum · pho · offal · chewy · cartilage · tripe
tensile
Capable of elongation
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- stretchPull to extend
- recoilBackward force from discharge
stiffness · load · force · strain · stress · compliance · viscoelasticity · creep · hysteresis · energy storage
tendinosis
Collagen breakdown in tendons
- tendinopathyTendon damage from strain
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- tearTo pull apart
strain · inflammation · degeneration · calcification · adhesion · avulsion · laceration · impingement · bursitis · epicondylitis
collagen
Structural body protein
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- extracellularOutside the cell membrane
- matrixOrdered numerical arrangement
fibril · vascularity · cytokines · fibrosis · crimp · crosslinks · elastin · glycoprotein
repair
Restore to working order
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
scar tissue · remodeling · proliferation · maturation · grafting · suturing · physical therapy · immobilization · mobilization
powerlifting
Maximal barbell competition sport
resistance · training · conditioning · reinforcement · durability · toughness · load-bearing · pull · weightlifting · athletics
- muscle systemmuscle, biceps, triceps, deltoid, deltoids
- tissuesadipose, neural tissue, cardiac tissue, fibrous tissue, bone
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, bone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement
- connective tissueconnective tissue, collagen, elastin, cartilage, ligament
- body partsarm, leg, hand, back, chest
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- Achilles tendonCord linking calf to heel
- Achilles' tendonCord linking calf to heel
- Achilles tendon repairSurgery reconnecting heel cord
- torn tendonSevered muscle-to-bone fiber
- tendon tearDamaged muscle-bone connector
- tendon injuryHarm to fibrous cords
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