anterior talofibular ligament
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The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. It passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, anteriorly and medially, to the talus bone, in front of its lateral articular facet. It is one of the lateral ligaments of the ankle and prevents the foot from sliding forward in relation to the shin. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_talofibular_ligament ]
Synonyms: ligamentum talofibulare anterius
Term info
- Wikipedia:Anterior_talofibular_ligament
- SCTID:242467001
- FMA:44083
uberon
UBERON:0013725
Anterior talofibular ligament