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What is a tendon?

Located at the attachment point, that connects each muscle to the bone.

What is aponeurosis?

A sheet of pearly white fibrous tissue that acts as a tendon.

What is a prime mover?

In a group of synergists, the muscle that contributes most to the movement. Ex. Brachillis is the prime mover in elbow flexion)