noun
- Plural of aponeurosis; broad, flat sheets of connective tissue that attach muscles to bones or other structures.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles provide structural support to the core.
- Surgeons must carefully handle the aponeuroses during reconstructive procedures.
- The plantar aponeuroses run along the bottom of the foot.
- Inflammation of the aponeuroses can cause chronic pain in athletes.
- The aponeuroses serve as attachment points for muscle fibers throughout the body.