Posterior tibiofibular ligament

Posterior tibiofibular ligament

Anatomy

Attaches from the posteriolateral surface of the distal tibia to the posterior medial surface of the lateral malleolus.

Functions

Firmly links the distal ends of the tibia and fibula. This is essential to produce the framework for the articulation of the ankle with the leg.

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