What does aponeurosis mean?
A type of fibrous connective tissue that is a flattened tendinous expansion, usually attached to the deep surface of a muscle and serving as a point of origin or insertion for the muscle.
Example
"The aponeurosis of the rectus abdominis muscle plays a crucial role in the stability of the abdominal wall."
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