Hamstring Tendon (Noun)
Meaning
One of the tendons at the back of the knee.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The athlete's injury was diagnosed as a strained hamstring tendon that required several weeks of rest.
- A sudden contraction of the hamstring muscle can cause a hamstring tendon to rupture.
- The physical therapist helped the patient to rehabilitate her hamstring tendon after surgery.
- Overuse or repetitive strain on the hamstring tendon can lead to inflammation and pain.
- The doctor ordered an MRI to confirm that the patient had a tear in her hamstring tendon.