Tendon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A tendon (or sinew ) is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension. Tendons are similar to ligaments and fascia as they a...
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Information on tendon ruptures, a potentially serious problem that may result in excruciating pain and permanent disability if untreated. ... A tendon is the fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone in the human body. The forces applied to a tendon may be more than 5 times your body weight. In some rare instances,
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www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ruptured-tendon
www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ruptured-tendon
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Achilles tendon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Achilles tendon (or occasionally Achilles’ tendon ), also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendo calcaneus , is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the gastrocnemius (ca...
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Repair of tendon ... If the tendon has been injured severely, a tendon graft may be required. In this case, a piece of tendon from the foot or toe, or another part of the body, is often used. If necessary, tendons are reattached to the surrounding connective tissue.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002970.htm
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What is a tendon? A tendon is a structure that connects muscle to bone. Tendons are commonly inflamed is a condition called tendonitis. ... Definition: A tendon is a tough yet flexible band of fibrous tissue. The tendon is the structure in your body that connects the muscle to the bones. The skeletal muscles in your body...
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orthopedics.about.com/cs/sportsmedicine/g/tendon.htm
orthopedics.about.com/cs/sportsmedicine/g/tendon.htm
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Tendon injury may be secondary to acute trauma (e.g., rupture, laceration) or repetitive loading (e.g., overuse injury). The latter is the focus of this article and is the most common type of tendon problem seen by family physicians.
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www.aafp.org/afp/20050901/811.html
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The Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body, is vulnerable to injury because of its limited blood supply and the combination of forces to which it is subjected. Aging and increased activity (particularly velocity sports) increase the chance of injury to the Achilles tendon.
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www.aafp.org/afp/20020501/1805.html
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A tendon is the fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone in the human body. The forces applied to a tendon may be more than 5 times your body weight. ... ... Ruptured Tendon Overview...
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www.emedicinehealth.com/ruptured_tendon/article_em.htm
www.emedicinehealth.com/ruptured_tendon/article_em.htm
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