Question

Explain retinaculum.

Answer 1

Retinaculum. A retinaculum refers to any region on the body in which tendon groups from different muscles pass under one connective tissue band. Wrist retinacula include the flexor and the extensor retinacula of the hand.

Answer 2

any of several fibrous bands of fascia that pass over or under tendons (as at or near the ankle or wrist) and help to keep them in place