crural fascia (deep fascia of leg)

Introduction

Continuous with the fascia lata & is attached proximally to the patella, ligamentum patellae, the tubercle & condyles of the tibia & the head of the fibula. Although thin in the distal part of the leg, the fascia is thicker where it forms the extensor retinaculum & flexor retinaculum.

More general terms

• fascia (superficial/deep)

Additional terms

• lower extremity; lower limb; leg
• wrist; radiocarpal articulation