Medical Definition of Extensor retinaculum

1. A strong fibrous band formed as a thickening of the antebrachial deep fascia, stretching obliquely across the back of the wrist, attaching deeply to ridges on the dorsal aspect of the radius, triquetral and pisiform bones, binding down the extensor tendons of the fingers and thumb. Synonym: retinaculum extensorum, dorsal carpal ligament, ligamentum carpi dorsale. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Extensor Retinaculum

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extensor digiti minimi
extensor digitorum
extensor digitorum brevis
extensor digitorum longus
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extensor hallucis brevis
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extensor indicis proprius
extensor muscle
extensor muscle of fingers
extensor muscle of little finger
extensor pollicis brevis
extensor pollicis longus
extensor retinaculum (current term)
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