retinaculum
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noun \ˌre-tə-ˈna-kyə-ləm\ plural ret·i·nac·u·la\-lə\
Definition of RETINACULUM
: 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
Origin of RETINACULUM
New Latin, from Latin, halter, cable, from retinēre to hold back — more at retain
First Known Use: circa 1825
ret·i·nac·u·lum
noun \-ləm\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ret·i·nac·u·la \-lə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of RETINACULUM
: a connecting or retaining band especially of fibrous tissue—see extensor retinaculum, flexor retinaculum, inferior extensor retinaculum, inferior peroneal retinaculum, peroneal retinaculum, superior extensor retinaculum, superior peroneal retinaculum
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