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Khanifa Mzee

What is the difference between sinew and tendon?

Ann Tod  Follow

They get used somewhat interchangeably, which blurs the lines on the definitions.

When I had my anatomy classes, sinews were regarded as an inclusive class, which included both ligaments and tendons.

For the breakdown:

  • Tendon: Fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.
  • Ligament: Fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone.
  • Sinew: Includes both of the above.

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