The most well-known one is named for a Greek hero (6)

I believe the answer is:

tendon

(Other definitions for tendon that I've seen before include "Strong cord of tissue connecting muscle" , "In words" , "Fibrous band" , "Strong tissue that connects muscle" , "Connective tissue" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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