Retzius ligament

Ret·zi·us lig·a·ment

(ret'zē-ŭs),

the deep attachment of the inferior extensor retinaculum in the tarsal sinus, it acts as a sling for the extensor tendons of the toes.

Synonym(s): fundiform ligament of foot

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Retzius,

Anders A., Swedish anatomist and anthropologist, 1796-1860.

cavum retzii - Synonym(s): space of Retzius

Retzius cavity - Synonym(s): space of Retzius

Retzius fibers - stiff fibers in Deiters cells.

Retzius gyrus - the intralimbic gyrus in the cortical portion of the rhinencephalon.

Retzius ligament - the deep attachment of the inferior extensor retinaculum in the tarsal sinus. Synonym(s): fundiform ligament of foot

Retzius space - Synonym(s): space of Retzius

Retzius veins - portacaval anastomoses. Synonym(s): Ruysch veins

space of Retzius - the area of loose connective tissue between the bladder with its related fascia and the pubis and anterior abdominal wall. Synonym(s): cavum retzii; retropubic space; Retzius cavity; Retzius space

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