Retinaculum

For other uses, see Retinaculum (disambiguation).

A retinaculum (plural retinacula) is a band around tendons that holds them in place. It is not part of any muscle. Its function is mostly to stabilize a tendon. The term retinaculum is New Latin,[1] derived from the Latin verb retinere (to retain). Specific retinaculum include:

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