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Noun: aponeurosis (aponeuroses)  ,a-pu-n(y)û'row-sis [N. Amer], ,a-pu-nyû'row-sis [Brit]
  1. Any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons

Derived forms: aponeuroses

Type of: facia [Brit], fascia

Encyclopedia: Aponeurosis

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