Stability of the ankle joints is provided by the following ligaments except
Correct Answer: Cruciate ligament
Description: Ankle joint is stabilized by the following factors: Close apposition of aicular surfaces of bones Tendons of muscles crossing the joint Ligaments like collateral ligaments and distal tibio-fibular ligaments Gravity and ground reaction forces provide dynamic stability. Cruciate ligaments are present in the knee and not the ankle joint . Ref - BDC 6the vol 2 page 147
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