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Anterior tibiofibular ligament

Anterior tibiofibular ligament

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The anterior ligament of the lateral malleolus (anterior tibiofibular ligament or anterior inferior ligament) is a flat, trapezoidal band of fibers, broader below than above, which extends obliquely downward and lateralward between the adjacent margins of the tibia and fibula, on the front aspect of the syndesmosis.

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It is in relation, in front, with the fibularis tertius, the aponeurosis of the leg, and the integument; behind, with the interosseous ligament; and lies in contact with the cartilage covering the talus.

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Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 348 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

  • Anatomy figure: 17:10-03 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament"

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