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Posterior tibiofibular ligament
Other Terms:
Ligamentum tibiofibulare posterius,
Ligament tibiofibulaire postérieur
Parts
Inferior transverse ligament
Group
Lower limb joints - Tibiofibular
Description
This is a thick syndesmotic ligament on the posterior aspect of the distal tibiofibular joint that connects the adjacent surfaces of the bones. It has a deep part referred to as the inferior transverse ligament. This is a yellow elastic ligament that contacts the superior surface of the talus.
Function
Stabilize the distal tibiofibular joint.
Latin
Ligamentum tibiofibulare posterius
French
Ligament tibiofibulaire postérieur
