This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Injuries of the Wrist, 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: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Flexor retinaculum of hand Transverse Carpal Ligament:o It is also called flexor retinaculum or anterior annular ligament.o It is a fibrous band on the palmar side of the hand near the wrist.o It arches over the carpal bones of the hands, covering them and forming the carpal tunnel.