extensor retinaculum (dorsal carpal ligament)

Prevents bowstringing of the tendons when the hand is hyperextended at the wrist joint. They are also provided with synovial tendon sheaths. A similar structure exists in the foot.

General

ligament retinaculum

References

Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, KL Moore & AF Dalley (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 1999.