Retinaculum
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "other uses". A retinaculum (Template:Plural form: retinacula) is a band of thickened deep fascia around tendons that holds them in place.[1] It is not part of any muscle and primarily functions to stabilize tendons. The term retinaculum is Neo-Latin,[2] derived from the Latin verb retinere (to retain). Specific retinacula include:
- In the wrist:
- In the ankle:
- Flexor retinaculum of foot
- Superior extensor retinaculum of foot
- Inferior extensor retinaculum of foot
- Superior fibular retinaculum
- Inferior fibular retinaculum
- In the knee:
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