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inferior tibiofibular joint

distal tibiofibular joint

The inferior tibiofibular articulation (tibiofibular syndesmosis) is formed by the rough, convex surface of the medial side of the lower end of the fibula, and a rough concave surface on the lateral side of the tibia. Below, to the extent of about 4 mm. these surfaces are smooth, and covered with cartilage, which is continuous with that of the ankle-joint. The ligaments are: Anterior ligament of the lateral malleolus, Posterior ligament of the lateral malleolus, Inferior transverse ligament of the tibiofibular syndesmosis, Interosseous ligament.

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Type Ligament
Latin Name distal tibiofibular joint
FMA ID 10465

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the inferior tibiofibular joint?

The inferior tibiofibular articulation (tibiofibular syndesmosis) is formed by the rough, convex surface of the medial side of the lower end of the fibula, and a rough concave surface on the lateral side of the tibia. Below, to the extent of about 4 mm. these surfaces are smooth, and covered with ca

What is the Latin name for the inferior tibiofibular joint?

The Latin name for the inferior tibiofibular joint is distal tibiofibular joint.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:10465 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0011113 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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