vinculum of tendons
n.
Any of the fibrous bands that extend from the flexor tendons of the fingers and toes to the capsules of the interphalangeal joints and to the phalanges and convey small vessels to the tendons.synovial frenulum
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vincit omnia veritas, vincristine, vincristine sulfate, vinculum, vinculum matrimonii, vinculum of tendons, vindaloo, vin de pays, vin de table, Vindhya Hills, Vindhya Pradesh
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