This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Transverse carpal ligament is 
Select and explain. 
A. Flexor retinaculum of hand, B. Extensor retinaculum of hand, C. Radial collateral ligament, D. Intercarpal ligament
A: Flexor retinaculum of hand
Answer: A: Flexor retinaculum of hand 
Explanation: Transverse carpal ligament:It is also called flexor retinaculum or anterior annular ligamentIt is a fibrous band on the palmar side of the hand near the wristIt arches over the carpal bones of the hands, covering them and forming the carpal tunnel(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 99)