Synonyms for tendon
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.
Related words
- Word family
- tendinitis
Forms
- Plural
- tendons → sinews…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tendon | rising | |
| sinew | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sinew