The anterior talofibular ligament is a
ligament
A ligament is the fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones. It is also known as ''articular ligament'', ''articular larua'', ''fibrous ligament'', or ''true ligament''. Other ligaments in the body include the:
* Peritoneal li ...
in the
ankle.
It passes from the anterior margin of the
fibular malleolus
A malleolus is the bony prominence on each side of the human ankle.
Each leg is supported by two bones, the tibia on the inner side (medial) of the leg and the fibula on the outer side (lateral) of the leg. The medial malleolus is the promine ...
, 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
A ligament is the fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones. It is also known as ''articular ligament'', ''articular larua'', ''fibrous ligament'', or ''true ligament''. Other ligaments in the body include the:
* Peritoneal li ...
in a
sprained ankle—from an inversion injury—and will allow a positive
anterior drawer test
The drawer test is used in the initial clinical assessment of suspected rupture of the cruciate ligaments in the knee. The patient should be supine with the hips flexed to 45 degrees, the knees flexed to 90 degrees and the feet flat on table. The ...
of the ankle if completely torn.
See also
*
Sprained ankle
*
Posterior talofibular ligament
References
Further reading
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External links
* - "Lateral view of the ligaments of the ankle."
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Ligaments of the lower limb
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