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anterior talofibular ligament

Term ID
UBERON:0013725
Synonyms
  • ligamentum talofibulare anterius
Definition
The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. It passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, anteriorly and medially, 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. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_talofibular_ligament
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