Calcaneofibular

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the calcaneus and fibula. not-comparable

    "Medial subtalar dislocation occurs more frequently than the lateral form because the lateral talocalcaneal and calcaneofibular ligaments are weaker than deltoid and medial talocalcaneal ligaments."

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"Medial subtalar dislocation occurs more frequently than the lateral form because the lateral talocalcaneal and calcaneofibular ligaments are weaker than deltoid and medial talocalcaneal ligaments."

Etymology

From calcaneo- + fibular.

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