Multiple choice general knowledge

Tendon tissue derives its name from a Greek word meaning ‘to stretch’.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The word 'tendon' indeed comes from the Greek word 'tenein' meaning 'to stretch'. This etymological origin accurately reflects the function of tendons, which connect muscles to bones and transmit forces during movement, literally stretching and recoiling.

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