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aponeurosis

/əˌpɒnjuːˈrɒsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does aponeurosis mean?

noun

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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