Tags: Anatomical Structure, Ligament.
The lateral talocalcaneal ligament (external calcaneo-astragaloid ligament) is a ligament in the ankle. It is a short strong fasciculus passing from the lateral surface of the talus immediately beneath its fibular facet to the lateral surface of the calcaneus.It is placed in front of but on a deeper plane than the calcaneofibular ligament with the fibers of which it is parallel.