Preferred Label : inferior tibiofibular joint;
Uberon 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;
Uberon synonym : tibiofibular syndesmosis; distal tibiofibular joint;
Uberon related term : inferior tibiofibular articulation;
Origin ID : 0011113;
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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
