Lateral talocalcaneal ligament
The lateral talocalcaneal ligament (external calcaneo-astragaloid ligament) is a ligament in the ankle. It is a short, strong fasciculus, passing from the lateral surface of the talus, immediately beneath its fibular facet to the lateral surface of the calcaneus.
| Lateral talocalcaneal ligament | |
|---|---|
Capsule of left talocrura articulation (distended). Lateral aspect | |
Talocalcaneal and talocalcaneonavicular articulations exposed from above by removing the talus | |
| Details | |
| From | talus |
| To | Calcaneus |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum talocalcaneum laterale |
| TA98 | A03.6.10.102 |
| TA2 | 1925 |
| FMA | 44284 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
It is placed in front of, but on a deeper plane than, the calcaneofibular ligament, with the fibers of which it is parallel.
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