tendon

The word 'tendón' in Spanish translates to 'tendon' in English. It is a medical term used to describe the tough, fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone in a human or animal body. Tendons help transmit the mechanical force of muscle contraction to the bones, thus enabling movement. Injuries to these structures, such as tendinitis or tendon rupture, can cause notable pain and impairment in physical functioning.