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Anatomy Upper limb b946e12c

Which of the following is a modification of deep fascia?

A
Extensor retinaculum
B
Palmar aponeurosis
C
Fibrous flexor sheath
D
Plantar aponeurosis
High-Yield Explanation
The extensor retinaculum is a thickened deep fascia on the posterior aspect of hand that protects the extensor tendons and prevents their bowstringing.The palmar aponeurosis is the degenerated tendon of palmaris longus.The flexor tendons lie in the fibrous flexor sheaths.Reference: Textbook of anatomy, Upper limb, and thorax, Vishram Singh, 2nd edition, page no.142,143,123

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