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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
Superior tibiofibular joint, Proximal tibiofibular joint, Posteromedial view, Articular surfaces, Fibula, Tibia, Femur
Articular surfaces of superior tibiofibular joint (posteromedial view) by Anatomy.app
Superior tibiofibular joint, Proximal tibiofibular joint, Anterolateral view, Articular surfaces, Fibula, Tibia, Patella, Femur
Articular surfaces of superior tibiofibular joint (anterolateral view) by Anatomy.app

 

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.

Superior tibiofibular joint, Proximal tibiofibular joint, Anterolateral view, Joint capsule, Ligaments, Fibula, Tibia, Patella, Femur
Ligaments and joint capsule of superior tibiofibular joint (anterolateral view) by Anatomy.app
Superior tibiofibular joint, Proximal tibiofibular joint, Posteromedial view, Ligaments, Joint capsule, Fibula, Tibia, Femur
Ligaments and joint capsule of superior tibiofibular joint (posteromedial view) by Anatomy.app