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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](https://anatomy.net/uploads/c9c7f4ea-770d-457c-a3fb-fdb02401db77.jpg?width=1200)
![Superior tibiofibular joint, Proximal tibiofibular joint, Anterolateral view, Articular surfaces, Fibula, Tibia, Patella, Femur](https://anatomy.net/uploads/8730326f-d07c-4281-9bfc-f2c4c628ea0a.jpg?width=1200)
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](https://anatomy.net/uploads/86a4352b-1e19-4fd2-8ea2-2569c31a2903.jpg?width=1200)
![Superior tibiofibular joint, Proximal tibiofibular joint, Posteromedial view, Ligaments, Joint capsule, Fibula, Tibia, Femur](https://anatomy.net/uploads/a4f48553-1128-4f91-b6dc-52f430f63ac5.jpg?width=1200)