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