flexor retinaculum of left wrist
LigamentsRegion not determinedLeftFMA40121
Nomenclature
flexor retinaculum of left wrist
retinaculum musculorum flexorum (Latin)
retinacolo dei flessori del carpo sinistro (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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