aponeurosis
/ˌæpənjʊˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- A flat, sheet-like tendon that connects a muscle to the part it moves, often found in the abdomen, scalp, or palms.
- The aponeurosis in the abdomen helps attach the abdominal muscles to the pelvis.
- During surgery, the doctor carefully repaired the torn aponeurosis in the patient's hand.
- The scalp's aponeurosis connects the front and back muscles of the forehead.
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