Superior extensor retinaculum of foot
| Superior extensor retinaculum of foot | |
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 The mucous sheaths of the tendons around the ankle. Lateral aspect. Trans. crural ligament labeled near top. | |
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| Latin | retinaculum musculorum extensorum superius pedis, ligamentum transversum cruris |
| TA | A04.7.03.025 |
| FMA | 49384 |
The superior extensor retinaculum of the foot (transverse crural ligament) is the upper part of the flexor retinaculum of foot which extends from the ankle to the heelbone.
The superior extensor retinaculum binds down the tendons of extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, peroneus tertius, and tibialis anterior as they descend on the front of the tibia and fibula; under it are found also the anterior tibial vessels and deep peroneal nerve.
It is found on the lateral side of the lower leg, attached laterally to the lower end of the fibula, and medially to the tibia; above it is continuous with the fascia of the leg.
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Muscles of the front of the leg.
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This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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