Medical Definition of Patellar retinaculum

1. Extensions of the aponeuroses of the vasti medialis and lateralis muscles which pass on each side of the patella, attaching to the margins of the patella and patellar ligament anteriorly, the collateral ligaments posteriorly and the tibial condyles distally; form the anteromedial and (with the fibrous expansion of the iliotibial tract) the anteromedial portions of the fibrous capsule of the knee. See: lateral patellar retinaculum, medial patellar retinaculum. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Patellar Retinaculum

pated
patefaction
Patein's albumin
patella
Patella
patellae
patellalgia
patellar
patellar
patellar dislocation
patellar fossa of vitreous
patellar ligament
patellar network
patellar reflex
patellar reflex
patellar retinaculum (current term)
patellar surface of femur
patellar tendon
patellar tendon reflex
patellas
patellate
Patella vulgata
patellectomy
Patellidae
patelliform
patelliform
patello-adductor reflex
patellometer
patellula
paten

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