Lateral talocalcaneal ligament

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Ligament: Lateral talocalcaneal ligament
Capsule of left talocrura articulation (distended). Lateral aspect.
Talocalcaneal and talocalcaneonavicular articulations exposed from above by removing the talus.
Latin	ligamentum talocalcaneum laterale
Gray's	subject #96 352

The lateral talocalcaneal ligament (external calcaneo-astragaloid ligament) is a short, strong fasciculus, passing from the lateral surface of the talus, immediately beneath its fibular facet to the lateral surface of the calcaneus.

It is placed in front of, but on a deeper plane than, the calcaneofibular ligament, with the fibers of which it is parallel.

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