Mnemonic

Flexor Retinaculum Attachments

A memory aid for the bony attachments of the flexor retinaculum.

Expansion

Laterally the scaphoid and trapezium, medially the pisiform and hook of hamate

Expansion

  • Lateral (radial) side - tubercle of the scaphoid and tubercle of the trapezium
  • Medial (ulnar) side - pisiform and hook of the hamate

These are the same “SLTP–TTCH” carpal bones you can feel at the base of the palm, and they bridge to form the carpal tunnel beneath the retinaculum.