Medical Definition of Retinaculum extensorum

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 Retinaculum Extensorum

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
retinaculum extensorum (current term)
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
retinal anlage tumour

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