Tendons are the tough, rope-like cords that connect muscle to bone. When a muscle contracts (or flexes), it pulls on the tendon which moves the bones around the joints. Tendons may be injured by trauma (cutting or crushing) or they may be injured by medical problems such as Rheumatoid Arthritis or diabetes.
Tendons are the tough, rope-like cords that connect muscle to bone. When a muscle contracts (or flexes), it pulls on the tendon which moves the bones around the joints. Tendons may be injured by trauma (cutting or crushing) or they may be injured by medical problems such as Rheumatoid Arthritis or diabetes.