Inferior tibiofibular joint

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 182209000

Inferior tibiofibular joint

Definition

The inferior tibiofibular articulation (tibiofibular syndesmosis) is formed by the rough, convex surface of the medial side of the lower end of the fibula, and a rough concave surface on the lateral side of the tibia. Below, to the extent of about 4 mm. these surfaces are smooth, and covered with cartilage, which is continuous with that of the ankle-joint. The ligaments are: Anterior ligament of the lateral malleolus, Posterior ligament of the lateral malleolus, Inferior transverse ligament of the tibiofibular syndesmosis, Interosseous ligament.

Also known as distal tibiofibular joint, syndesmosis tibiofibularis, tibiofibular syndesmosis — per UBERON

The Inferior tibiofibular joint is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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