dorsal talonavicular ligament dorsal talonavicular ligament the dorsal talonavicular ligament is a broad, thin band, which connects the neck of the talus to the dorsal surface of the navicular bone; it is covered by the extensor tendons. dorsal talonavicular ligamentligaments of the medial aspect of the foot. (talonavicular ligament labeled at center top.)detailsfromtalustonavicularidentifierslatinligamentum talonaviculareanatomical terminology the plantar calcaneonavicular supplies the place of a plantar ligament for this joint.