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Lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint

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From
  
talus bone, calcaneus

TA
  
A03.6.10.008

Dorlands /Elsevier
  
l_09/12491943

FMA
  
44076

Lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint

To
  
fibula (lateral malleolus)

Latin
  
ligamentum collaterale laterale articulationis talocruralis

The lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint (or external lateral ligament of the ankle-joint) are ligaments of the ankle which attach to the fibula.

Its components are:

  • anterior talofibular ligament

    • The anterior talofibular ligament attaches the anterior margin of the lateral malleolus to the adjacent region of the talus bone. The most common ligament involved in ankle sprain is the anterior talofibular ligament.

  • posterior talofibular ligament

    • The posterior talofibular ligament runs horizontally between the neck of the talus and the medial side of lateral malleolus

  • calcaneofibular ligament

    • The calcaneofibular ligament is attached on the posteromedial side of lateral malleolus and descends posteroinferiorly below to a lateral side of the calcaneus.

    References

    Lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint Wikipedia
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