Aponeurotic
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Aponeurotic
Aponeurotic (pronunciation: /ˌæpəˌnjʊˈrɒtɪk/) is a term used in anatomy to describe a type of tissue that connects muscle to either other muscles or bones. It is a flat, sheet-like fascia that is dense and fibrous.
Etymology
The term "aponeurotic" is derived from the Greek words "apo", meaning away, and "neuron", meaning sinew. In essence, it refers to the extension or projection of a sinew.
Related Terms
- Fascia: A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.
- Tendon: A flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.
- Ligament: The fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- Muscle: A tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
- Bone: The rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton in animals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aponeurotic
- Wikipedia's article - Aponeurotic
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