vinicula tendons of digits of hand/foot (synovial frenula/frena)

Introduction

Fibrous bands that extends from the flexor tendons of the fingers & toes to the capsules of the interphalangeal joints & to the phalanges.

• convey small vessels to the tendons

More general terms

• upper extremity structure
• lower extremity structure

Additional terms

• vinicula breve digitorum manus (short vinicula/vinicula breve of fingers)
• vinicula longum digitorum manus (long vinicula/vinicula longum of fingers)

Component of

• hand
• foot