Extensor retinaculum of the hand | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | retinaculum musculorum extensorum manus |
TA98 | A04.6.03.010 |
TA2 | 2546 |
FMA | 39987 |
Anatomical terminology |
The extensor retinaculum (dorsal carpal ligament, or posterior annular ligament) is a thickened portion of the antebrachial fascia that holds the tendons of the extensor muscles in place.[1] It is located on the back of the forearm, just proximal to the hand.[2] It is continuous with the palmar carpal ligament (which is located on the anterior side of the forearm).
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