Tendon Sheath

The Connective Tissue Sheath filled with Synovial Fluid found around certain Tendons; also called Synovial Sheath.

Tendon Organ

A Receptor located in the Tendons that respond to Muscle Tension.

Tendon

A cord of Connective Tissue that connects Contractile parts of the Muscle with Bone.

Tendo Calcaneus

The thick Tendon in the Heel of the Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles; the Calcaneus Tendon or Achilles Tendon.

Taste Buds

The Chemoreceptors and specialized cells in the tongue that respond to taste.

T Tubule

The special Tubule that rund Transversely inside a Muscle Fiber; the Transverse Tubules.

Systolic Pressure

The blood pressure measured during Systole.

Systole

The period of Contraction of the Heart.