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A member asked:

Could long head tendon of bicep be completely torn, if the tenseness of tendon is completely normal(same as other tendons) when the bicep is flexed?

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No: Torn tendons would not feel or be completely normal.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 11/21/2018

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