Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament
Description
Names
- Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament
- Anterior ligament of the lateral malleolus
- Anterior tibiofibular ligament
- Anterior inferior ligament
General
- Flat, strong ligament
- Origin: longitudinal tubercle on the anterior aspect of the lateral malleolus
- Fibers course superior, medially
- Insert: anterolateral tubercle of the tibia
Function
- Forms a component of the Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis
- Increase in length from proximal to distal
- Helps prevent excessive fibular movement, external talar rotation[2]
- Responsible for 35% of total resistance to fibular displacement[3]
Clinical Significance
See Also
References
- ↑ Norkus, Susan A., and R. T. Floyd. "The anatomy and mechanisms of syndesmotic ankle sprains." Journal of athletic training 36.1 (2001): 68.
- ↑ Sarsam, I. M., and S. P. F. Hughes. "The role of the anterior tibio-fibular ligament in talar rotation: an anatomical study." Injury 19.2 (1988): 62-64.
- ↑ Ogilvie-Harris, D. J., S. C. Reed, and T. P. Hedman. "Disruption of the ankle syndesmosis: biomechanical study of the ligamentous restraints." Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery 10.5 (1994): 558-560.