1. The superficial flexor tendon is the most commonly damaged tendon, as it takes the load earlier than other tendon structures in the forelimb. 2. Also, a damaged tendon is never quite as strong as an undamaged one. 3. A bowed tendon is a serious injury, and a colt would most likely be retired. 4. A bowed tendon can be a career-threatening injury. 5. Hidden in reinforced concrete are tendons of steel that pull the slabs taut like muscle. 6. Tendons are the gristle-like material in muscles. 7. Tendons are in a constant state of remodeling, as tissues break down and build up again. 8. The flexor tendon is the trouble spot. 9. The tendon is the thin nylon line. 10. An MRI Wednesday showed that the tendon was normal, team physician Dr. George Paletta said. |