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Bifurcate ligament
Other Terms: Bifurcate ligament, Chopart's ligament, Ligamentum bifurcatum, Ligament bifurqué
Parts
Calcaneonavicular ligament Calcaneocuboid ligament
Group
Lower limb joints - Ankle and foot
Description
The bifurcate ligament consists of two parts: The calcaneonavicular ligament is the medial part of the y-shaped bifurcate ligament. The tail of the y-shaped band attaches to the anterior aspect of the superior surface of the calcaneus. This is the medial split of the y-shape that attaches to the dorsomedial surface of the cuboid bone. The calcaneocuboid ligament is the lateral part of the y-shaped bifurcate ligament. The tail of the y-shaped band attaches to the anterior aspect of the superior surface of the calcaneus. This is the lateral split of the y-shape that attaches to the dorsolateral surface of the navicular bone.
Function
Stabilizes the calcaneocuboid joint.
Latin
Ligamentum bifurcatum
French
Ligament bifurqué
