aponeurosis meaning

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aponeurosis (noun): any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons.

Definition of aponeurosis

  1. any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons

    Type of: fascia

    Related forms: aponeurotic

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in IS · 11-letter words

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