Posterior talocalcaneal ligament

Posterior talocalcaneal ligament

Infobox Ligament
Name = Posterior talocalcaneal ligament
Latin = ligamentum talocalcaneum posterius
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Caption = Ligaments of the medial aspect of the foot.


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From = talus
To = calcaneus
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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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