Anterior tibiofibular ligament

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.

Anterior tibiofibular ligament
The ligaments of the foot from the lateral aspect (anterior tibiofibular ligament labeled at center top)
Lateral view of the human ankle
Details
Identifiers
Latin	ligamentum tibiofibulare anterius, ligamentum malleoli lateralis anterius
TA98	A03.6.05.003
TA2	1869
FMA	76852
Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata]

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.

References

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

External links

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

Additional images

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  Ankle joint. Deep dissection. Anterior view.
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  Dorsum of Foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection
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  Ankle joint. Deep dissection.
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  Ankle joint. Deep dissection.