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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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| The effects of tibial rotation on the patellofemoral joint: assessment of the changes in in situ strain in the peripatellar retinaculum and the patellofemoral contact pressures and areas. Modeling of the tendons in the wrist with a free-body diagram showed that the reaction force exerted against the tendons from the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum increased as the wrist was extended. Ulnar deviation theoretically increases the resultant forces exerted by the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum against the flexor tendons passing through the carpal tunnel. |
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