aponeurosis

aponeurosis Definition

apo·neu·ro·sis (ap′ō no̵̅o̅ rō′sis, -nyo̵̅o̅-; -ap′ə-)

noun pl. -·ses′----sēz′

a fibrous membrane that covers certain muscles or connects them to their origins or insertions

Etymology: ModL < Gr aponeurōsis < apo-, from + neuron, nerve

aponeurosis Related Forms

ap′o·neu·rot′ic (---rät′ik) adjective

aponeurosis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

oblique: The rectus sheath or external oblique aponeurosis was clearly exposed around the circumference of the defect.
plantar: It is attached to the transverse ( via the deep transverse metatarsal ligament ) and longitudinal tie-bar systems of the plantar aponeurosis.

Noun used with modifier

adductor: However at present we have no reliable test to exclude interposition of the adductor aponeurosis.

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