retinacula
(noun)
A band around tendons that holds them in place for stabilization.
Related Terms
synovial fluid
tendon
connective tissue
Examples of retinacula in the following topics:
Bursae and Tendon Sheaths
Synovial tendon sheaths line tendons only where they pass through narrow passages or
retinacula
, as in the palm, at the wrist, and around the ankle.