The following tendons pass under extensor retinaculum except
Correct Answer: Superficial peroneal nerve
Description: RETINACULA:- Around the ankle, the deep fascia is thickened to form bands called retinacula.Front of ankle- superior and inferior extensor retinaculaLateral-superior and inferior peroneal retinacula.Posteromedially- extensor retinacula. Superior extensor retinacula:- Attachments-Medially-lower pa of anterior border of tibia.Laterally- lower pa of anterior border of fibula. Inferior extensor retinacula:- Y shaped band of deep fascia.Attachments-Stem attached to superior surface of calcaneum.Upper band-anterior border of medial malleolus.Lower band-plantar aponeurosis. Structures passing under:-1. Tibialis anterior 2. EHL3. Anterior tibial vessels 4. Deep peroneal nerve.5. EDL6. Peroneus teius. {Reference: BDC 6E pg no.93}
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