Yes, indirectly, there is a ligament that connects from the knee area and extends down to the ankle area via connections with lower leg bones. This ligament doesn't directly run from the knee to the ankle, but it connects to a bone that continues down to the ankle.
Here's a breakdown:
- The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is located on the outside of the knee.
- According to provided information, the LCL connects the femur (thighbone) to the fibula.
- The fibula is the smaller bone in the lower leg that runs alongside the tibia. Importantly, the fibula extends all the way down to the ankle.
Therefore, while the LCL attaches to the fibula near the knee, the fibula itself continues down and articulates with the bones of the ankle. Thus, we can conclude that there is a connection between knee and ankle via the LCL and fibula.
