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bifurcate ligament |
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bifurcate ligament, a V-shaped ligament in the foot that connects the anterior process of the calcaneus to the cuboid and navicular bones. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is rare because of the strong ligamentous structures around the midtarsal joint: the strongest ligamentous structures of the midtarsal joint are on the plantar side which is protected by the long and short plantar ligament, bifurcate ligament, and the plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament,6 which are important as supports for the arch of the foot. |
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