Noun: aponeurosis (aponeuroses)
,a-pu-n(y)û'row-sis [N. Amer], ,a-pu-nyû'row-sis [Brit]- Any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons
"The plantar aponeurosis supports the arch of the foot"
Derived forms: aponeuroses
Type of: facia [Brit], fascia
Encyclopedia: Aponeurosis