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Tendons

Verb / ˈtendʌnz / Another word for tendons — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tendons are tough, fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones in the body.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I pulled a tendon in my ankle while doing gymnastics.
  2. Tendons help our muscles move our bones.
  3. Doctors can repair torn tendons with surgery.
  4. Athletes need to stretch before exercising to avoid injuring their tendons.
  5. Tendons are important for our bodies to move properly.

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  • "I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen." - Frank Lloyd Wright
  • "I have always been pushed by the negative. The apparent failure of a play sends me back to my typewriter that very night, before the reviews are out. I am more compelled to get back to work than if I had a success." - Tennessee Williams
  • "Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction." - Al Bernstein

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