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Fig. 6. Cross-sectional diagram through proximal tibia and fibula
shows insertions of ligaments and tendons in fibula. Direct arm of tendon of
long head of biceps femoris muscle (dlB) is attached to lateral margin of
fibular head. Direct arm of tendon attaches to fibular head just lateral and
posterior to attachment site of lateral collateral ligament. Fabellofibular
and arcuate ligaments insert in apex of fibular head (fibular styloid
process). Attachment of fabellofibular ligament is just superficial to that of
arcuate ligament. Popliteofibular ligament inserts in upper facet of apex of
fibular head, just medial and posterior to insertions of arcuate and
fabellofibular ligaments.
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