Tibiotarsal joint Joint between the tibia and the tarsus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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. 28: 95–113. doi:10.1016/s0195-5616(98)50007-1. PMID 9463861. [3]Allaby, Michael (2009). Dictionary of Zoology (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199233410. Retrieved 22 September 2020. This human musculoskeletal system article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.vte Related Articles~TimelinesTop QsFact Checks
