aponeurotic
adjective
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of a broad, flat, tendon-like sheet of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone or other muscles.
Examples
- The surgeon made an incision through the aponeurotic membrane to access the underlying bone.
- Chronic tension in the aponeurotic structures of the scalp can contribute to persistent headaches.
Synonyms: fibrous, tendinous, connective, fascial