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How do arthritis and tendonitis differ?
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Joint vs. tendon: Arthritis implies inflammation or damage in a joint. Tendinitis indicates inflammation of a tendon, where a muscle attaches to the bone.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Joint vs tendon: "itis" means inflammation. Arthritis is a condition of the joint, while tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon. A tendon is the connection between a muscle and a bone. A joint is the connection between two bones (with cartilage for padding.).
Answered 11/26/2014
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