Medical Definition of Fossa malleoli lateralis

1. A large rough depression on the medial aspect of the lower end of the fibula just behind the articular facet for the talus giving attachment to the posterior talofibular and the transverse tibiofibular ligaments. Synonym: fossa malleoli lateralis, digital fossa, fossa malleoli fibulae. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fossa Malleoli Lateralis

fossa incisiva
fossa incudis
fossa infraclavicularis
fossa infraspinata
fossa infratemporalis
fossa inguinalis lateralis
fossa inguinalis medialis
fossa innominata
fossa intercondylaris
fossa intermesocolica transversa
fossa interpeduncularis
fossa ischiorectalis
fossa jugularis
fossa lateralis cerebri
fossa malleoli fibulae
fossa malleoli lateralis (current term)
fossa mandibularis
fossa navicularis Cruveilhier
fossa navicularis auriculae
fossa navicularis auris
fossa of Sylvius
fossa of anthelix
fossa of ductus venosus
fossa of helix
fossa of lacrimal gland
fossa of lacrimal sac
fossa of lateral malleolus

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