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Posterior Ligament of Fibular Head
Connective Tissue

Posterior Ligament of Fibular Head

Ligamentum posterius capitis fibulae

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Structure

The posterior ligament of the fibular head is a thick, strong fibrous band.

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Anatomical Relations

The posterior ligament of the fibular head passes obliquely from the posterior part of the head of the fibula to the posterior aspect of the lateral condyle of the tibia. The arcuate popliteal and the fibular collateral ligaments cover the posterior ligament of the fibular head.

Function

The posterior ligament of the fibular head connects the posterior portion of the head of the fibula with the posterior part of the lateral condyle of the tibia.

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