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Ligament Lower Leg

Superior Tibiofibular Ligament (Posterior)

ligamentum capitis fibulae posterius

The posterior superior tibiofibular ligament is the stronger posterior constraint of the proximal tibiofibular joint, connecting the posterior fibular head to the posterior tibial condyle.

Region: Lower Leg
Biomechanics

Function & Actions

Primary posterior proximal tibiofibular constraint resisting posterior fibular head displacement and contributing to lateral knee stability via the biceps femoris attachment at the fibular head.

Clinical Relevance

Clinical Notes

Contributes to posterolateral knee stability through the fibular head attachment. Fibular head excision requires lateral knee stability reconstruction.

Pathology

Common Injuries & Conditions

Posterior Superior Tibiofibular Ligament in Posterolateral Corner

The posterior ligament and biceps femoris attachment at the fibular head assessed in posterolateral corner injury evaluation.

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