Plural of tendon; tough fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones, allowing movement.
From Latin 'tendere' (to stretch) via Old French 'tendon.' The word literally refers to the stretching action that tendons perform.
Tendons are incredibly strong—the Achilles tendon can support 1,000+ pounds of force. But they also heal slowly because they don't have much blood flow, which is why Achilles injuries plague athletes.
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