A retinaculum (pl.: retinacula) is a band of thickened deep fascia around tendons that holds them in place. It is not part of any muscle. Its function...
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The flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal ligament or anterior annular ligament) is a fibrous band on the palmar side of the hand near the wrist. It arches...
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The superior extensor retinaculum of the foot (transverse crural ligament) is the upper part of the extensor retinaculum of foot which extends from the...
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The inferior extensor retinaculum of the foot (cruciate crural ligament, lower part of anterior annular ligament) is a Y-shaped band placed in front of...
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The extensor retinaculum (dorsal carpal ligament, or posterior annular ligament) is a thickened portion of the antebrachial fascia that holds the tendons...
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Extensor retinaculum may refer to: Extensor retinaculum of the hand Superior extensor retinaculum of foot Inferior extensor retinaculum of foot This disambiguation...
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Flexor retinaculum of the hand Flexor retinaculum of foot Inferior extensor retinaculum of foot Lateral retinaculum Medial patellar retinaculum Peroneal...
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(palmar/volar) side of the wrist, bounded by the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum. It forms the passageway that transmits the median nerve and the tendons...
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Fibular retinacula (redirect from Inferior peroneal retinaculum)
the ankle. (Retinaculum is Latin for "retainer.") These bands consist of the superior fibular retinaculum and the inferior fibular retinaculum. The superior...
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Wing coupling (redirect from Retinaculum of a moth)
moth have a frenulum on the hindwing that hooks under a retinaculum on the forewing. The retinaculum is a hook or tuft on the underside of the forewing of...
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