tendons
n. countablen. strong, thick cords in your body that connect your muscles to your bones. They help you move your limbs by pulling on the bone when the muscle gets tight.
n. tough bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect muscle to bone and are capable of withstanding tension. They function to transmit the mechanical force of muscle contraction to the skeletal system.
The athlete rested to let the tendons in his ankle heal.
Stretching before a workout helps keep your tendons flexible and reduces the risk of a painful tear.
Chronic overuse of the joint can lead to inflammation of the surrounding tendons, a condition that often requires physical therapy and extended periods of rest to resolve fully.
Usually used in the plural when referring to the general anatomy of a limb or joint.