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Match the term flexor retinaculum with the most closely related description given below:
abducts the toes
flexes hip and/or lumbar spine
adduct (retract) scapula
connective tissue bands
plantar flexion at ankle
originates on ilium
flexes elbow
dorsiflexes ankle and inverts foot
lateral rotation of humerus at shoulder
supinates forearm
extends, adducts, medially rotates humerus at shoulder
Introduction:
The flexor retinaculum forms an arch over the carpal bones of the hands, covers them, and forms the carpal tunnel. The flexor retinaculum in the foot extends over the bony ankle prominence above to the heelbone margin below.
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