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Tendons Explained

By , About.com GuideJuly 18, 2012

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When people think of arthritis, they think of their joints. That's expected, since arthritis is primarily a disease of the joints. But, musculoskeletal conditions can involve tendons, ligaments, and muscles as well. In order for our joints to move, tendons transfer force from muscle to bone.

Learn more about tendons, types of tendon disorders, and how tendinopathy is related to arthritis in Tendons Explained.

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