Definitions

1. noun

A fibrous structure or layer of connective tissue that lies between two tendons or ligaments, or one that supports a tendon or ligament.

“The doctor examined the afterband to assess the extent of the injury.”

2. noun

A structure or layer that forms after a previous structure or layer, especially in the development of an organism.

“The afterband of the embryo played a crucial role in its morphogenesis.”