Kandara
The cord-like structure formed when mamsa dhatu kala (fascia) extends beyond the muscle, thickened by tarpaka kapha and apana vayu.
Muscle Tendon (Kandara)
The mamsa dhatu kala, which is the fascia separating one muscle from another, extends beyond the end of the muscle and continues as a cord-like structure called the muscle tendon or kandara. The hamstring muscle is also called kandara. The kala becomes thick in the muscle tendon because of tarpaka kapha and apana vayu.
Muscle fibers run parallel, and like hundreds of hairs bound together forming a strong rope, muscles have a unity consciousness. They work as a unit. Individual muscle fibers are delicate, but thousands running in parallel become quite powerful, demonstrating strength through unity.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Five: Dhatus Part I (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa)
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