Muscular system
Extensor retinaculum of wrist
Retinaculum extensorium carpi
- System
- Muscular system
- Regions
- Upper limb
- Side
- Left and right
- Part of
- Antebrachial fascia
DescriptionUnreviewed
The extensor retinaculum (dorsal carpal ligament, or posterior annular ligament) is an anatomical term for the thickened part of the antebrachial fascia that holds the tendons of the extensor muscles in place.
It is located on the back of the forearm, just proximal to the hand.
It is continuous with the palmar carpal ligament, which is located on the anterior side of the forearm.
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Names
- Latin
- Retinaculum extensorium carpi
- English
- Extensor retinaculum of wrist
- French
- Retinaculum des extenseurs du poignet
- Spanish
- Retináculo de los extensores del carpo
- Portuguese
- Retináculo extensor do punho