A retinaculum (pl.: retinacula) is a band of thickened deep fascia around tendons that holds them in place.[1] It is not part of any muscle. Its function is mostly to stabilize a tendon. 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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Structures around the flexor retinaculum of the wrist
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Compartments of the forearm extensor retinaculum
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Total Arthroscopic retinaculum repair in traumatic dislocation of patella
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References
- ^ "UAMS Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Sciences - Fascia and Membrane Tables". anatomy.uams.edu. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
- ^ "Definition of RETINACULUM".
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