tendon

1. A cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment (synset 105303752)
   is a type of: connective tissue - tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
   subtypes:

   • hamstring, hamstring tendon - one of the tendons at the back of the knee
   • achilles tendon, tendon of achilles - a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf
   is a part of: muscle system, muscular structure, musculature - the muscular system of an organism
   substance holonym: collagen - a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling
   same as: sinew

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