Inferior articular surface of tibia
Facies articularis inferior tibiae
- Related terms: Inferior articular surface
Definition
The lower end of the tibia features an undersurface known as the inferior articular surface of tibia. It exhibits a concave contour, wider anteriorly than posteriorly. This surface establishes a joint connection with the superior articular surface of the trochlea of talus, thus playing a role in the formation of the ankle joint. Furthermore, the inferior articular surface of tibia extends downward along the lateral aspect of the medial malleolus. The edges of the tibia's inferior articular surface serve as attachment points for the ankle joint capsule.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
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