L4.8.2.2.2.3: Fibula

• FIBULA

  ● 2nd bone of the lower leg

  ● Thin, stick-like bone

  ● Has no part in forming the knee joint

  ● Joined with the tibia through the proximal and distal tibiofibular joint
• PARTS OF THE FIBULA

  Head

  Lateral malleolus

  • Found in the distal end
  • Forms the outer part of the ankle
• 1. intercondylar eminence
  2. lateral condyle
  3. head
  4. proximal tibiofibular joint
  5. fibula
  6. distal tibiofibular joint
  7. lateral malleolus
  8. medial condyle
  9. tibial tuberosity
  10. interosseous membrane
  11. anterior border
  12. tibia
  13. medial malleolus

  A) 1-7

  B) 8-9

  C) 10-13