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Medial Malleolus
Skeletal System

Medial Malleolus

Malleolus medialis

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Description

The medial (tibial) malleolus is the medially located, rounded projection found on the distal end of the tibia. It contains the malleolar groove of tibia and the articular facet of medial malleolus.

The medial malleolus provides attachment sites for the medial collateral ligament of ankle joint (deltoid ligament), and the flexor retinaculum of the foot.

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