Inferior tibiofibular joint (tibiofibular syndesmosis) - own studies and review of the literature

Folia Med Cracov. 2015;55(4):71-9.

Abstract

The study was carried out on 50 human lower legs obtained during autopsies. The anatomy of the joint was studied using classical anatomical description methods. Based also on literature we have reviewed the current knowledge on the inferior tibiofibular joint.

Keywords: anatomy; inferior tibiofibular joint; tibiofibular syndesmosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Joint / anatomy & histology*
  • Arthroscopy / methods
  • Autopsy
  • Female
  • Fibula / anatomy & histology*
  • Humans
  • Ligaments, Articular / anatomy & histology
  • Male
  • Tibia / anatomy & histology*