Calcaneotibial ligament

Introduction

The ligamentous apparatus of the ankle consists of two main groups of ligaments: * one connecting the feet (or heel bone) to the bones of the ankle joint (foot bones), the other connecting the foot to the front of the lower leg (ankle joint).

The strongest ligament is the calcaneofibular ligament. This is a highly stretched ligament that connects to the back of the heel bone. It contains four heads of muscle, the tendons of which, together with this ligament, pass through the ankle. They are firmly fixed in them and also secured to the stone. On the sides of the ligament are the collateral ligaments. Thus, the ligamentous apparatus is a strong connection between bones. Three muscle tendons arise from the ligament connecting the feet to the ankle joint: the extensor longus, the flexor digitorum longus, and the plantar longus. These muscles pull the sides of the foot outward and act as a torsion bar (turner) for the foot.

What is a ligament in medicine? A ligament is a flexible, elastic, strong structure that connects the bones of the human body. The main functions of ligaments include their participation in shaping the shape and ensuring the movement of bones, muscles and joints. The absence of some ligaments leads to serious pathological changes - up to complete immobilization of certain parts of the body.