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Superior extensor retinaculum
Other Terms:
Retinaculum musculorum extensorum superius,
Superior extensor retinaculum of ankle,
Upper extensor retinaculum of ankle,
Superior extensor retinaculum of foot,
Retinaculum musculorum extensorum superius pedis,
Rétinaculum supérieur des muscle extenseurs
Description
The superior extensor retinaculum is a regular arrangement of transverse fibers in the anterior crural fascia that helps bind the extensor tendons of the crus to the tibia. It prevents the tendons from bowing away from the bone during the contraction of their associated musculature.
Latin
Retinaculum musculorum extensorum superius pedis
French
Rétinaculum supérieur des muscle extenseurs
