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aponeurosis
[ ap-uh-noo-roh-sis, -nyoo- ]
noun
- a whitish, fibrous membrane that connects a muscle to a bone or fascia.
aponeurosis
/ ˌæpənjʊəˈrɒtɪk; ˌæpənjʊəˈrəʊsɪs /
noun
- anatomy a white fibrous sheet of tissue by which certain muscles are attached to bones
Derived Forms
- aponeurotic, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ··Ա·dz· [ap-, uh, -n, oo, -, rot, -ik, -ny, oo, -], adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of aponeurosis1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of aponeurosis1
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Example Sentences
Further, it makes tense the aponeurosis into which it is inserted; this explains the name of tensor of the fascia of the forearm, which is sometimes given to it.
Attacks a limited patch or patches that can be identified with the tendon or aponeurosis of a muscle which, on inquiry, will be found to have been hardly worked.
Anterior to the acetabulum the origin is aponeurotic, and the edge of this aponeurosis passes over the proximal end of the femur.
This series of muscle slips from the thoracic ribs attaches to the aponeurosis covering the lungs.
The insertion is tendinous on the dorsal surface of the lower mandible in common with the dorsal aponeurosis of pars profundus.
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