Tendons - Facts for Kids

An illustration showing the bones (femur and tibia), cartilage (in blue), and a tendon around the knee joint.

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Facts About Tendons For Kids

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The scientific name for tendons is “tendo,” which comes from a Latin word meaning “to stretch”!

Tendons are classified as dense regular connective tissue, which means they’re made of tightly packed fibers all lined up in the same direction!

Your tendons connect your muscles to your bones, acting like strong cables that transfer the pulling force from muscles to help you move!

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