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 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. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_tibiofibular_articulation ]
Synonyms: distal tibiofibular joint, tibiofibular syndesmosis, syndesmosis tibiofibularis
Term info
- Wikipedia:Inferior_tibiofibular_articulation
- FMA:10465
- SCTID:182209000
inferior tibiofibular articulation
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Inferior tibiofibular joint, inferior tibiofibular joint