anterior talofibular ligament anterior talofibular ligament the anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. it passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, passing anteromedially to insert at the lateral aspect of the talus at the talar neck , in front of its lateral articular facet. it is one of the lateral ligaments of the ankle and prevents the foot from sliding forward in relation to the shin. it is the most commonly injured ligament in a sprained ankle—from an inversion injury—and will allow a positive anterior drawer test of the ankle if completely torn. anterior talofibular ligamentthe ligaments of the foot from the lateral aspect (anterior talofibular ligament labeled at bottom center left)lateral view of the human ankle (anterior talofibular ligament labeled at center right)detailsfromtalus bonetofibula (lateral malleolus)identifierslatinligamentum talofibulare anteriusta98a03.6.10.009ta21919fma44083anatomical terminology