From Your Study of Images of the Lower Limb Muscles

Question

From your study of images of the lower limb muscles, what is a retinaculum?
A)A band of connective tissue that holds a group of tendons in place
B)A group of tendons running in the same direction
C)A group of muscles with a common action
D)A group of muscles with a common insertion
E)A layer of dense connective tissue surrounding a muscle

Accepted Answer

A retinaculum is a band of connective tissue that holds a group of tendons in place, typically around a joint. It helps to prevent the tendons from bowstringing, or protruding from the joint.