Anterior tibiofibular ligament

Ligament: Anterior tibiofibular ligament
The ligaments of the foot from the lateral aspect. (Ant. lat. malleol. lig. labeled at center top.)
Lateral view of the human ankle
Latin	ligamentum tibiofibulare anterius, ligamentum malleoli lateralis anterius
Gray's	subject #94 348
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The anterior ligament of the lateral malleolus (anterior tibiofibular ligament, anterior inferior ligament) is a flat, triangular 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.

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

External links

• SUNY Figs 17:10-03 - "Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament"

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