The
inferior tibiofibular articulation (
tibiofibular syndesmosis) is formed by the rough, convex surface of the medial side of the lower end of the
fibulaThe fibula or calf bone is a bone located on the lateral side of the tibia, with which it is connected above and below. It is the smaller of the two bones, and, in proportion to its length, the most slender of all the long bones...
, and a rough concave surface on the lateral side of the
tibiaThe tibia, shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates and connects the knee with the ankle bones.The tibia is named for the greek aulos flute, also known as a tibia.-In humans:...
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The
inferior tibiofibular articulation (
tibiofibular syndesmosis) is formed by the rough, convex surface of the medial side of the lower end of the
fibulaThe fibula or calf bone is a bone located on the lateral side of the tibia, with which it is connected above and below. It is the smaller of the two bones, and, in proportion to its length, the most slender of all the long bones...
, and a rough concave surface on the lateral side of the
tibiaThe tibia, shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates and connects the knee with the ankle bones.The tibia is named for the greek aulos flute, also known as a tibia.-In humans:...
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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
The anterior ligament of the lateral malleolus 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...
- Posterior ligament of the lateral malleolus
The posterior ligament of the lateral malleolus . It is smaller than the anterior ligament of the lateral malleolus and is disposed in a similar manner on the posterior surface of the syndesmosis.-External links:**...
- Inferior transverse ligament of the tibiofibular syndesmosis
The inferior transverse ligament of the tibiofibular syndesmosis lies in front of the posterior ligament, and is a strong, thick band, of yellowish fibers which passes transversely across the back of the joint, from the lateral malleolus to the posterior border of the articular surface of the...
- Interosseous ligament
A Interosseous ligament can refer to:* Dorsal intertarsal ligaments* Interosseous ligaments of tarsus* Bifurcated ligament* Interosseous sacroiliac ligament* Interosseous intercuneiform ligaments* Interosseous metatarsal ligaments...