Connective Tissue
Cuneocuboid Interosseous Ligament (Left)
Ligamentum cuneocuboideum interosseum
Read moreStructure
The cuneocuboid interosseous ligament connects the adjacent articulating surfaces of the lateral cuneiform and cuboid bones. This ligament is much stronger than its dorsal and plantar counterparts.
Function
The cuneocuboid interosseous ligament helps strengthen the cuneocuboid joint, as well as maintaining the transverse arch of the foot.
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Joint Ligament
Entheseal structures are widely located throughout the body and are represented by the interface between bone and several tissues including tendon, joint capsules and ligaments.
