See Also: ligamentum transversum cruris(medicine)
ligamentum cruciatum cruris(medicine)
ligamentum transversum pelvis(medicine)
ligamentum carpi transversum(medicine)
ligamentum transversum perinei(medicine)
ligamentum transversum genus(medicine)
ligamentum transversum atlantis(medicine)
ligamentum transversum acetabuli(medicine)
ligamentum metacarpale transversum profundum(medicine)
ligamentum metacarpale transversum superficiale(medicine)

ligamentum transversum cruris (medicine)


ligamentum transversum cruris -->
superior extensor retinaculum


The ligament that binds down the extensor tendons proximal to the ankle joint; it is continuous with (a thickening of) the deep fascia of the leg.

Synonym: retinaculum musculorum extensorum superius, ligamentum transversum cruris, superior retinaculum of extensor muscles, transverse crural ligament, transverse ligament of leg.