tendon

Example Sentences

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Using these comparisons, they estimated how large the Achilles tendon would need to be to absorb the forces generated during hopping by such heavy animals.

From Science Daily

An Achilles tendon injury had already robbed Borthwick of Bath's Will Stuart, whose rapid improvement last season culminated with selection to the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

From BBC

By contrast the 49ers -- who have been decimated by a deepening injury crisis for much of the season -- suffered yet another cruel blow against Philadelphia, when tight end George Kittle tore his Achilles tendon.

From Barron's

Adding to the difficulties was a running game that struggled for consistency after Najee Harris tore his Achilles tendon in Week 3.

From Los Angeles Times

In a recent study, the research team examined whether vibrating specific tendons could lower the perceived effort of cycling.

From Science Daily