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retinaculum [‚ret·ən′ak·yə·ləm] (invertebrate zoology) A clasp on the forewing of certain moths for retaining the frenulum of the hindwing. An appendage on the third abdominal somite of springtails that articulates with the furcula. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Pain was not reproduced during palpation of the quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscle bellies or tendons, patellar tendon, patellar fat pad region, medial and lateral retinacular regions, patellofemoral region, or medial and lateral collateral ligaments. For example, if patellar tracking is primarily dictated by bony structure, then treatment procedures that address only soft-tissue components (such quadriceps femoris muscle strengthening or a lateral retinacular release) may have limited success. The mechanism most widely thought to cause PFP is abnormal patellar tracking, which can lead to excessive strain on both peripatellar retinacular supports and the patellar articular cartilage. |
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