plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament

Introduction

A dense fibroelastic ligament that attaches the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus to the cuboid bone.

It supports the head of the talus, forming part of the socket for the head of the talus.

More general terms

• ligament

Additional terms

• calcaneus (heel bone)
• navicular bone
• talus (ankle bone)