tendon

sinew

Dense regular connective tissue that connects muscle to bone[VSAO].

Type Bone
Body System Muscular
Latin Name sinew
FMA ID 9721

Sub-structures

central tendon of diaphragm Muscle future central tendon Tendon infraspinatus tendon Muscle perineal body Muscle tendon of semitendinosus Tendon vinculum of tendon Muscle vinculum tendon of wing Tendon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tendon?
Dense regular connective tissue that connects muscle to bone[VSAO].
What body system is the tendon part of?
The tendon is part of the Muscular.
What is the Latin name for the tendon?
The Latin name for the tendon is sinew.

Related Structures

anterior internodal tract anterior internodal fasciculus aponeurosis aponeuroses atrioventricular node A-V node Bachmann's bundle anterior interatrial band Biceps brachii Musculus biceps brachii bundle of His A-V bundle cardiac muscle tissue of myocardium cardiac Purkinje fiber cardiac Purkinje fiber

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