Transverse Tibia Ligament

The transverse tibia ligament (l. Transversumcruris) is a dense, wide ligamentous complex located on the medial surface of the tibia.

The ligamentous apparatus of the lower leg is formed by a large group of different ligaments, which are divided into anterior, posterior and medial tibial. The medial tibial group (group I) includes the following ligaments: 1. In the middle of the inner side of the leg there are two thick ligaments (ligamenta cruralia) - the intermediate, arteropteriary and venepotheriary. They reinforce the artery and vein of the leg and ensure a tight fit of soft tissues to them; 2. On the inside, a thick, strong ligament is attached to the medial part of each bone - the cruciate ligament (lig. cruciforme cruris). It is shaped like an "X" running from the medial neck of the tibia to the lateral aspect of the talus. Designate I, II and III cruciate ligaments; 3. Longitudinal ligament (ligg. longitudinalia collum meäte), running laterally in the direction “from the medial to the lateral edge of the tibia”; 4. Underneath it is an arcuate ligament (liga. arcuata), which lies transversely. It is present on both legs, although it does not coincide with the ligaments in shape; 5. Anchor ligament (liga. Anchónica), located in the back between the tibia and fibula; 6. Deep plantar fascia (fascia cruralis profunda); 7. Periarticular ligaments (liggia pararticiöles) are smaller and are located near the knee joint. 8. Lateral ligaments (ligab. Lateralia) connect the posterior edge of the femur with the articular surfaces of both bones of the lower leg. The medial and lateral collateral ligaments (collateralia) are located on the side of the joint.

All ligaments, except periarticular,