The function of the tendon is to ______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
attach muscle to bone
Rationale: A strong connective tissue sheath called the epimysium acts as the outer covering of the muscle belly. The ends of the epimysium extend beyond the muscle belly to form the tendons of the muscle. The tendon attaches the muscle to a bone.
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