The type of tendon formed when the connective tissue elements of a skeletal muscle extend as a broad flat layer.

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An aponeurosis is a type of tendon that forms when the connective tissue elements of a skeletal muscle extend as a broad flat layer. This tendon has a wide surface area, allowing for its attachment to large areas of bone or other muscles. The perimysium surrounds each fascicle, the deep fascia surrounds groups of muscles, and the endomysium surrounds individual muscle fibers.

The Type of Tendon Formed When the Connective Tissue Elements