aponeuroses

/æpɒnjuːˈrəʊsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a fibrous connective tissue sheath that surrounds a muscle, particularly one that connects it to other structures

“The aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles help to stabilize the torso during exercise.”

2. nouns

plural of aponeurosis

“The aponeuroses of the pelvic floor muscles support the bladder and other pelvic organs.”

Synonyms

  • fascial sheaths
  • tendinous expansions

Antonyms

  • muscle bellies