hamstring tendon

/ˌhæmˈstrɪŋ ˌtɛndən/
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Other forms: hamstring tendons

Definitions of hamstring tendon
  1. noun
    one of the tendons at the back of the knee
    synonyms: hamstring
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    type of:
    sinew, tendon
    a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
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