Medical Definition of Retinaculum cutis

1. One of the numerous small fibrous strands that extend through the superficial fascia attaching the deep surface of the dermis to the underlying deep fascia determining the mobility of the skin over the deep structures; these are particularly well developed over the breast where they are known as suspensory ligaments of the breast; they are also well-developed, but short, in the palms and soles. Synonym: retinaculum of skin. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retinaculum Cutis

retimed
retimes
retiming
retina
retina-specific amine oxidase
retinacula
retinacula musculorum fibularium
retinacula musculorum peroneorum
retinacula of extensor muscles
retinacula of nail
retinacula of peroneal muscles
retinacula unguis
retinaculum
retinaculum capsulae articularis coxae
retinaculum caudale
retinaculum cutis (current term)
retinaculum extensorum
retinaculum flexorum
retinaculum musculorum extensorum inferius
retinaculum musculorum extensorum superius
retinaculum musculorum flexorum
retinaculum of articular capsule of hip
retinaculum of flexor muscles
retinaculum of skin
retinaculum patellae laterale
retinaculum patellae mediale
retinaculum tendinum
retinae
retinal
retinal adaptation

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