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Malleolar Fossa
Skeletal System

Malleolar Fossa

Fossa malleoli lateralis

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Description

The malleolar fossa is the small, rough depression found the medial aspect of the lateral malleolus of fibula. It is located posterior to the articular facet of lateral malleolus and provides attachment sites for the posterior tibiofibular and posterior talofibular ligaments.

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