Aponeurology

/ˌæpənʊˈrɒlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The branch of anatomy that studies aponeuroses, the flat sheet-like tendons that attach muscles to bones or other structures.

Etymology

From aponeurosis + -logy (study of). This medical term combines Greek apo- 'away from' + neuron 'sinew' with the study suffix to create a specialized anatomical field.

Kelly Says

Aponeurology focuses on nature's biological 'fabric'—those flat, sheet-like tendons that spread muscle force across wide areas of your body, letting your muscles lift and move without being thick cords everywhere.

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