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Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament

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From
  
talus

Dorlands /Elsevier
  
l_09/12493228

FMA
  
44199

To
  
calcaneus

TA
  
A03.6.10.503

Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament

Latin
  
ligamentum talocalcaneum interosseum

The interosseous talocalcaneal ligament forms the chief bond of union between the bones.

It is a portion of the united capsules of the talocalcaneonavicular and the talocalcaneal joints, and consists of two partially united layers of fibers, one belonging to the former and the other to the latter joint.

It is attached, above, to the groove between the articular facets of the under surface of the talus; below, to a corresponding depression on the upper surface of the calcaneus.

It is very thick and strong, being at least 2.5 cm. in breadth from side to side, and serves to bind the calcaneus and talus firmly together.

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Interosseous talocalcaneal ligament Wikipedia