Structure
The talonavicular ligament is a broad, thin fibrous band that arises from the dorsal and lateral surfaces of the neck of the talus. It extends distally to the dorsal surface of the navicular bone.
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Anatomical Relations
The talonavicular ligament is covered by the tendinous sheaths of the extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallucis longus muscles.
Function
The talonavicular ligament, along with the plantar calcaneonavicular and bifurcate ligaments, help stabilize the talocalcaneonavicular joint.
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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.
