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
Fromtalus
ToCalcaneus
Identifiers
Latinligamentum talocalcaneum laterale
TA98A03.6.10.102
TA21925
FMA44284
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.

References

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  This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 352 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)