Flexor retinaculum (ankle)

Last revised by Henry Knipe on 10 Aug 2023

The flexor retinaculum at the ankle is formed by reinforcement of the deep fascia of the leg by transverse collagen bundles and functions to prevent 'bowstringing' of tendons as they pass the tibiotalar joint. It forms the roof of the tarsal tunnel 1-2.

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