FIBULA
The thin fibula is located posterolateral to the tibia and serves mainly for muscle fixation. It has no weight bearing function. It articulates with the tibia (proximally and distally) and the talus distally.
Proximal Epiphysis
Fibula Head & #8211; irregular shape
Distal Epiphysis
Body (Diaphysis)
THE Fibula hinges with two bones: Tibia and Talus.
FIBER & #8211; SIDE AND MEDIAL VIEW |
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Source: SOBOTTA, Johannes. Atlas of Human Anatomy. 21st. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan, 2000. |
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