prickly pear, prickly pear cactus(noun) cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock. Synonyms: prickly pear, prickly pear cactus. prickly pear(noun) round or pear-shaped spiny fruit of any of various prickly pear cacti.
The quadriceps and patellar tendons can be stretched and torn. Although anyone can injure these tendons, tears are more common among middle-aged people who play running or jumping sports. Falls, direct force to the front of the knee, and landing awkwardly from a jump are common causes of knee tendon injuries.
The Achilles tendon is a fibrous band of tissue that links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this tendon are important for jumping, running, and walking. Your Achilles tendon withstands a lot of stress and pressure during everyday activities, as well as during athletic and recreational play.