Joints & ligaments
Anterior talofibular ligament
Ligamentum talofibulare anterius
- System
- Joints & ligaments
- Regions
- Lower limb, Foot
- Side
- Left and right
- Part of
- Lateral collateral ligament of ankle
DescriptionUnreviewed
The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. It passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, anteriorly and laterally, 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.
It is the most commonly injured ligament in a sprained ankle—from an inversion injury—and will allow a positive anterior drawer test of the ankle if completely torn.
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Names
- Latin
- Ligamentum talofibulare anterius
- English
- Anterior talofibular ligament
- French
- Ligament talofibullaire antérieur
- Spanish
- Ligamento talofibular anterior
- Portuguese
- Ligamento talofibular anterior