aponeurosis
a whitish, fibrous membrane that connects a muscle to a bone or fascia.
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Origin of aponeurosis
1Other words from aponeurosis
- ap·o·neu·rot·ic [ap-uh-noo-rot-ik, -nyoo-], /ˌæp ə nʊˈrɒt ɪk, -nyʊ-/, adjective
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How to use aponeurosis in a sentence
The aponeurosis crosses the medial side of the insertion of M. pterygoideus dorsalis medialis.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves | Robert L. MerzPart of the aponeurosis becomes tendonlike in the middle of M. pterygoideus ventralis and separates its two divisions.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves | Robert L. MerzThe insertion is tendinous on the dorsal surface of the lower mandible in common with the dorsal aponeurosis of pars profundus.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves | Robert L. MerzThe lateral tendon of M. pseudotemporalis superficialis converges with the aponeurosis.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves | Robert L. MerzThe tendon of origin is actually one with the ventral aponeurosis of pars profundus, which is situated in a horizontal plane.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves | Robert L. Merz
British Dictionary definitions for aponeurosis
/ (ˌæpənjʊəˈrəʊsɪs) /
anatomy a white fibrous sheet of tissue by which certain muscles are attached to bones
Origin of aponeurosis
1Derived forms of aponeurosis
- aponeurotic (ˌæpənjʊəˈrɒtɪk), adjective
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