<prompt> Stability of ankle joint is maintained by the following exceptCruciate ligamentsCollateral ligamentsTendons of muscles attachedClose approximation of articular surfaces  <response>: Cruciate ligaments does not give stability to ankle joint.Ankle joint stability is provided by - Close articulation of tibia, fibula and talus.- Collateral ligaments- Lateral collateral ligament, medial collateral ligament Deltoid ligament, syndesmotic ligament.- Tendons crossing the jointFibrous capsule 