flexor retinaculum of right wrist
LigamentsRegion not determinedRightFMA40120
Nomenclature
flexor retinaculum of right wrist
retinaculum musculorum flexorum (Latin)
retinacolo dei flessori del carpo destro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Strong ligament closing the carpal tunnel anteriorly.
Functionentry
Holds the flexor tendons in place; forms the anterior wall of the carpal tunnel.
Originentry
Scaphoid and trapezium, laterally.
Insertionentry
Pisiform and hook of the hamate, medially.
Clinical notes
Its division is the surgical procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome.
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