Technical Tuesday and Extensor Retinaculum
The extensor retinaculum is an anatomical term for the thick
bands of connective tissue that hold the tendons of extensor muscles in place.
There is an extensor retinaculum in the wrist, the knee, and in the ankle.
Today I’m talking about the ankle. Basically, the term retinaculum refers to any region of the body where tendons from
different muscles pass under one connective tissue band.
Here is a description from healthline.com:
“The extensor
retinaculum refers to the set of ligaments inside the ankle that connect
the tibia and fibula, which are the bones of the lower leg. The Achilles tendon
and tissue inside the sole of the foot are also connected by the extensor
retinaculum.”
The extensor retinaculum functions to stabilize the tendons as the
muscles to which they attach contract to cause movement- as in working the foot in tendu, or simply
walking. The Inferior Extensor Retinaculum can become injured if too much
pressure is put on the ankle. A strain of this type is often seen in athletes
who run. It can also happen whenever there is undue pressure placed on the
ankle, like forcing turnout or standing for long periods on one leg.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Anatomical Secret #:
“The extensor retinaculum is a Y-shaped band in front of the
ankle.”
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“The application of
consistent, logical effort, over a prolonged period is the key to reaching your
physical muscular potential.”
― Craig Cecil
― Craig Cecil
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