Tibiotarsal joint

In the anatomy of humans and many other mammals, the tibiotarsal joint is the joint between the tibia and the tarsus.[1][2]

In avian anatomy, it is the equivalent of the ankle.[3]

In equine veterinary science, synovial distension of the tibiotarsal joint in the horse is known as bog spavin.

References
  1. "Ankle joint: anatomy, bones, ligaments and movements". KenHub. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. Fitch, Beale (January 1998). "Osteochondrosis of the canine tibiotarsal joint". Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract.: 95–113. doi:10.1016/s0195-5616(98)50007-1. PMID 9463861. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  3. Allaby, Michael (2009). Dictionary of Zoology (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199233410. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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