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DictionarySeeligamentposterior talofibular ligament
pos·te·ri·or ta·lo·fib·u·lar lig·a·ment [TA] the nearly horizontal fibrous band that extends from the posterior border of the talus to the malleolar fossa. Synonym(s): ligamentum talofibulare posterius [TA]posterior talofibular ligament Abbreviation: PTL A ligament of the lateral ankle that attaches the posterior portion of the talus, and a portion of the posterolateral calcaneus, to the medial malleolus. The posterior talofibular ligament limits the excessive dorsiflexion and inversion of the talus within the ankle mortise. See also: ligamentAcronymsSeePTFL |