The function of a retinaculum is to
A)prevent tendons from bulging outward.
B)hold several muscles together.
C)protect underlying soft tissue.
D)serve as an insertion for a group of muscles.
E)flatten the bellies of converging muscles.

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Retinacula are bands of thickened deep fascia around joints that hold tendons in place, preventing them from bowing outward when the joint is moved.

The Function of a Retinaculum Is to