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anterior talofibular ligament

ligamentum talofibulare anterius

The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. It passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, anteriorly and medially, to the talus bone, in front of its lateral articular facet. It is one of the lateral ligaments of the ankle and prevents the foot from sliding forward in relation to the shin.

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Type Bone
Latin Name ligamentum talofibulare anterius
FMA ID 44083

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior talofibular ligament?

The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. It passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, anteriorly and medially, to the talus bone, in front of its lateral articular facet. It is one of the lateral ligaments of the ankle and prevents the foot from sliding forward i

What is the Latin name for the anterior talofibular ligament?

The Latin name for the anterior talofibular ligament is ligamentum talofibulare anterius.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:44083 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0013725 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — anterior talofibular ligament Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.