Ankle Ligaments And Tendons. Ligaments and tendons are both made up of fibrous connective tissue but that s about where the similarity ends. The deltoid ligament or the medial ligament of talocrural joint is a strong flat and triangular band.
A grade 2 ankle sprain describes a partial ligament tear and grade 3 sprains involve complete tearing of one or more ankle ligaments. The anterior talo fibular ligament outside or lateral ankle joint the calcaneo fibular ligament outside or lateral ankle joint the posterior talo fibular ligament outside or lateral ankle joint the deltoid ligament inside or medial ankle joint 2. The ankle is sprained due to rolling twisting or turning your ankle in an awkward way.
The syndesmotic ligaments include the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament the inferior transverse tibiofibular ligament and the inferior interosseous ligament or membrane figs.
Ligaments stabilize joints and prevent excessive movements. 1a 1b 1c 1d and 10a 10b 10c 11a 11b 12a 12b. Ankle ligament tear treatment. Ligaments stabilize joints and prevent excessive movements.