Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aponeurosis

Noun

/ˌæpəˈnʊəroʊsɪs/

Definition

A sheet of fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to the part it moves.

Examples

The aponeurosis of the abdominal muscles provides stability and supports the organs.
During the surgery, the doctor carefully dissected the aponeurosis to reach the underlying muscle.
In yoga, awareness of the aponeurosis can enhance the effectiveness of stretching exercises.

Meaning

Aponeurosis refers to a flat, broad, fibrous tissue structure that serves to attach muscles to bones or to incorporate muscles into broader anatomical structures.