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Flexor retinaculum of wrist
The retinaculum extending from the trapezium and scaphoid bones laterally to the hamate and pisiform bones medially.
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Flexor retinaculum of hand
The fascial band that holds down the flexor tendons of the digits.
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Flexor retinaculum of ankle
The retinaculum extending from the medial malleolus to the medial tubercle of the calcaneus.
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Extensor retinaculum of wrist
An oblique band attached medially to the styloid process of the ulna, the hamate bone, and the medial ligament of the wrist joint. Laterally it is attached to the anterior border of the radius. It contains six separate compartments for passage of the extensor tendons to the hand.
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Extensor retinaculum of ankle
The superior extensor retinaculum, a band crossing the extensor tendons of the foot and attached to the lower portion of the tibia and fibula.
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Retinaculum cutis
A fibrous band connecting the corium with underlying fascia.
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Retinaculum
A band or membrane holding any organ or part in its place. Thickenings of the deep fascia in distal portions of limbs that hold tendons in position when muscles contract are called retinaculum tendinum. A strap or band that helps hold an organ in position.
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Tigroid retina
A retina having a spotted or striped appearance, seen in retinitis pigmentosa.
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Shot-silk retina
A retina having an opalescent appearance, sometimes seen in young persons.
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Coarctate retina
A condition in which there is an effusion of fluid between the retina and choroid, giving the retina a funnel shape.
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