Chapter 11, Problem 6RFT

Summary Introduction

To review:

Match the term flexor retinaculum with the most closely related description given below:

abducts the toes

flexes hip and/or lumbar spine

adduct (retract) scapula

connective tissue bands

plantar flexion at ankle

originates on ilium

flexes elbow

dorsiflexes ankle and inverts foot

lateral rotation of humerus at shoulder

supinates forearm

extends, adducts, medially rotates humerus at shoulder

Introduction:

The flexor retinaculum forms an arch over the carpal bones of the hands, covers them, and forms the carpal tunnel. The flexor retinaculum in the foot extends over the bony ankle prominence above to the heelbone margin below.