General Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System · Hard
Retinaculum
Meaning: Thickened band of fascia that holds tendons in place as they cross a joint.
In practice: Tarsal tunnel syndrome is compression of the posterior tibial nerve beneath the flexor band behind the medial malleolus.
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Which word means: A spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that detects sound.
Answer: Cochlea
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Answer: Tuberosity
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