Posterior talocalcaneal ligament
| Posterior talocalcaneal ligament | |
|---|---|
 Ligaments of the medial aspect of the foot. | |
| Details | |
| From | talus |
| To | calcaneus |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum talocalcaneum posterius |
| TA | A03.6.10.104 |
| FMA | 44291 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The posterior talocalcaneal ligament (posterior calcaneo-astragaloid ligament) connects the lateral tubercle of the talus with the upper and medial part of the calcaneus; it is a short band, and its fibers radiate from their narrow attachment to the talus.
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This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 352 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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