Aponeurosis

Word APONEUROSIS
Character 11
Hyphenation ap o neu ro sis
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Aponeurosis"

What do we mean by aponeurosis?

A sheetlike fibrous membrane, resembling a flattened tendon, that serves as a fascia to bind muscles together or as a means of connecting muscle to bone. noun

In anatomy, any fascia or fascial structure; especially, the tendon of a muscle when broad, thin, flat, and of a glistening whitish color, or the expansion of a tendon covering more or less of the muscle, or a broad, thin, whitish ligament. noun

Any one of the thicker and denser of the deep fasciæ which cover, invest, and the terminations and attachments of, many muscles. They often differ from tendons only in being flat and thin. See fascia. noun

A flattened fibrous membrane, similar to a tendon, that binds muscles together or connects them other body parts like skin or bone. noun

Any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons noun

A flattened fibrous membrane, similar to a tendon, that binds muscles together or connects them to other body parts like skin or bone.

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The word "aponeurosis" in example sentences

From these points fleshy fibers succeed, and end in an aponeurosis, which is inserted into the sides and under surface of the crus clitoridis. ❋ Unknown (1918)

It is bounded, in front and laterally, by the Vastus medialis; behind by the Adductores longus and magnus; and is covered in by a strong aponeurosis which extends from the Vastus medialis, across the femoral vessels to the Adductores longus and magnus; lying on the aponeurosis is the Sartorius muscle. ❋ Unknown (1918)

This curves obliquely forward and expands into a broad aponeurosis, which is inserted, in front of the Gracilis and Semitendinous, into the upper part of the medial surface of the body of the tibia, nearly as far forward as the anterior crest. ❋ Unknown (1918)

It arises by a broad aponeurosis, which is attached to the upper part of the intertrochanteric line, to the anterior and inferior borders of the greater trochanter, to the lateral lip of the gluteal tuberosity, and to the upper half of the lateral lip of the linea aspera; this aponeurosis covers the upper three-fourths of the muscle, and from its deep surface many fibers take origin. ❋ Unknown (1918)

The two unite at an acute angle, and spread into an aponeurosis which is prolonged downward on the anterior surface of the muscle, and from this the muscular fibers arise. ❋ Unknown (1918)

The transverse part arises from the maxilla, above and lateral to the incisive fossa; its fibers proceed upward and medialward, expanding into a thin aponeurosis which is continuous on the bridge of the nose with that of the muscle of the opposite side, and with the aponeurosis of the Procerus. ❋ Unknown (1918)

From these points fleshy fibers succeed, and end in an aponeurosis which is inserted into the sides and under surface of the crus penis. ❋ Unknown (1918)

Short head: coracoid process of scapula with coracobrachialis INSERTION posterior border of bicipital tuberosity of radius over bursa and bicipital aponeurosis to deep fascia and subcutaneous ulna ❋ Steve Perry (2009)

For those of you who slept through the Podiatry 101 lecture in medical school, this condition is an irritation of the -- ahem -- plantar fascia, aka the plantar aponeurosis -- which is the ligamental structure under the foot that supports the arch. ❋ Steve Perry (2009)

With the tendons gleaming softly in their beds, I removed the last bits of the aponeurosis, sprayed the wound with a mixture of alcohol and distilled water for disinfection, and set about closing the incisions. ❋ Gabaldon, Diana (2005)

I took it in both of mine and pressed the gnarled fingers back, rubbing my thumb gently over the thickened palmar aponeurosis that was trapping the tendons. ❋ Gabaldon, Diana (2005)

I had the aponeurosis laid bare, and could clearly see the thickening. ❋ Gabaldon, Diana (2005)

- Remove any black eschars (which may hide purulent areas) and use scalpel to excise any necrotic tissue: skin, aponeurosis, muscle or tendon. ❋ Unknown (1993)

The operation was concluded by suturing with catgut each muscle and aponeurosis and then the superficial aponeurosis and the skin. ❋ Unknown (1967)

If, in spite of the antiseptic irrigations, the fistula persists, then nothing remains but to resort to excision of the aponeurosis, as described on p. 222. ❋ Harry Caulton Reeks (N/A)

In all probability they are burrowing down along-side the wall to the sole, where, for want of outlet, they are invading the substance of the plantar cushion or the plantar aponeurosis. ❋ Harry Caulton Reeks (N/A)

The plantar cushion itself is then incised in a direction from before backwards, and pulled on by the assistant, so as to expose the plantar aponeurosis. ❋ Harry Caulton Reeks (N/A)

Plantar aponeurosis, wounds of the treatment of necrosed ❋ Harry Caulton Reeks (N/A)

Here the plantar aponeurosis, the navicular bursa, the navicular bone itself, or the pedal articulation may be injured. ❋ Harry Caulton Reeks (N/A)

Close the skin and aponeurosis incisions together with interrupted sutures or Michel's steel clips, and apply a sealed dressing. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

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