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Superior tibiofibular joint
The superior tibiofibular joint (Latin: articulatio tibiofibularis) is a plane type synovial joint of the lower leg. It is formed between the tibia and the fibula. This articulation is also called the proximal tibiofibular joint, and it is a limited movement joint.
Articulating structures of superior tibiofibular joint
The articular surfaces of the superior tibiofibular joint include the following:
- Fibular articular surface of the lateral tibial condyle
- Head of the fibula
Joint capsule and ligaments
Both articular structures are surrounded by the fibrous joint capsule. Besides the capsule, this joint is strengthened with two ligaments - the anterior and posterior ligaments of the fibular head.
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