Lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint
{{Short description|Ligaments of the ankle}}
{{Infobox ligament
| Name = Lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint
| Latin = ligamentum collaterale laterale articulationis talocruralis
| Image = Lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint.png
| Caption = Right foot, lateral side. Three ligaments which compose the lateral collateral ligament are depicted.
| Image2 = Lateral collateral ligament by Majid Doroudi.webm
| Caption2 = Dissection video (1 min 10 s)
| From = talus bone, calcaneus
| To = fibula (lateral malleolus)
}}
The lateral collateral ligament of ankle joint (or external lateral ligament of the ankle-joint) are ligaments of the ankle which attach to the fibula.
Structure
Its components are:
The anterior talofibular ligament attaches the anterior margin of the lateral malleolus to the adjacent region of the talus bone. The most common ligament involved in ankle sprain is the anterior talofibular ligament.
The posterior talofibular ligament runs horizontally between the neck of the talus and the medial side of lateral malleolus
The calcaneofibular ligament is attached on the posteromedial side of lateral malleolus and descends posteroinferiorly below to a lateral side of the calcaneus.
References
{{Gray's}}
See also
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Category:Ligaments of the lower limb
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