The fibula has a wedge-shaped end where it meets the tibia just below your knee, a long middle shaft and a notch at the bottom where it forms your ankle. Even though it’s one long bone, your fibula is made up of several parts.

2024年9月16日 · The fibula is the slender long bone that is attached next to and a little below the tibia (shinbone). It bears very little body weight. The fibula provides lateral stability for the lower leg and acts as a tie rod to increase the range of motion for the ankle, especially lateral and medial rotation of the foot.

2021年11月30日 · Here’s a quick way to identify the left and right fibula. First, hold the bone so its rounded head is at the top and the pointy end is at the bottom. Now look for the bony projection and lateral malleolus on the lower end.

2018年12月7日 · A fibula fracture refers to a break in the bone that stabilizes and supports your ankle and lower leg muscle. Learn how long recovery takes and what to do.

2023年7月28日 · A fibula fracture is used to describe a break in the fibula bone. A forceful impact, such as landing after a high jump or any impact to the outer aspect of the leg, can cause a fracture.

The fibula (pl.: fibulae or fibulas) or calf bone is a leg bone on the lateral side of the tibia, to which it is connected above and below. It is the smaller of the two bones and, in proportion to its length, the most slender of all the long bones.

2022年9月1日 · Known for providing stability to your lower leg and giving your calf its structure, the fibula is the longest, thinnest bone in the lower leg and plays a significant role in supporting important...

2024年11月19日 · Fibula fractures can cause swelling and pain on the outside of the leg, and other symptoms like bruising and numbness. Fibula fractures are common in sports that require a rapid shift in direction after a jump, such as basketball.

2023年5月9日 · Symptoms of a fibula stress fracture include: A gradual build-up of pain on the outside of the lower leg which eases with rest and increases with activity. Tenderness over the point of the fracture. Aching or throbbing pain at night. See fibula stress fracture for …

In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the anatomy of the tibia and fibula bones of the anatomical leg, which is the section between the knee and ankle. These two leg bones are part of the appendicular skeleton, and anatomists classify them as long bones.