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Malleolar fossa

Fossa malleoli lateralis

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System
Skeletal system
Regions
Lower limb
Side
Left and right
Landmark on
Fibula
Fibula, the structure this landmark is on
Fibula, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

Behind and beneath the articular surface is a rough depression, which gives attachment to the posterior talofibular ligament.

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Names

Latin
Fossa malleoli lateralis
English
Malleolar fossa
French
Fosse de la malléole latérale
Spanish
Fosa del maléolo lateral
Portuguese
Fossa maleolar