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Reticnaculum

Description:

Reticnaculum is a rare anatomical term referring to a thin membrane or band that serves to hold or restrain certain organs or structures in place.

Senses and Usages:

1. Medical Sense: In medicine, the reticnaculum is commonly used to describe specific structures found in the human body, such as the retinacula found in the wrists and ankles. These retinacula function as connective bands, keeping tendons and other structures in position.
2. General Sense: In a broader context, a reticnaculum can refer to any thin band or strap-like structure that holds or supports objects or materials in place, resembling the function seen in anatomical retinacula.

Sample Sentences:

1. The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged reticnaculum in the patient's wrist.

2. The reticnaculum in the ankle ensured that the tendons remained in their proper positions during the athlete's intense training.

3. The artist used a delicate reticnaculum to hold the canvas tightly stretched on the wooden frame.

4. The bookshelf's reticnaculum kept the books from toppling over, even during an earthquake.

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