Comparison of transverse carpal ligament and flexor retinaculum terminology for the wrist

• Published in: The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 35; no. 5; p. 746
• Main Authors: Stecco, Carla, Macchi, Veronica, Lancerotto, Luca, Tiengo, Cesare, Porzionato, Andrea, De Caro, Raffaele
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2010
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Fascia - anatomy & histology; Female; Forearm - anatomy & histology; Hand - anatomy & histology; Humans; Ligaments, Articular - anatomy & histology; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Middle Aged; Terminology as Topic; Wrist - anatomy & histology

To investigate the macroscopic anatomy and histological characteristics of the transverse carpal ligament and the flexor retinaculum of the wrist and to investigate their anatomical relationships and define appropriate terminology. The volar regions of the wrists of 30 unembalmed subjects were exami...