fibula

Examples of fibula in the following topics:

• Tibia and Fibula (The Leg)

  • The tibia and the smaller fibula bones comprise the lower leg and articulate at the knee and ankle.
  • The tibia and fibula are the two bones of the lower leg.
  • The tibia is located medially to the fibula and is much larger.
  • Laterally, there is the fibular notch that articulates with the fibula.
  • Proximally, the fibula head articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia, and the biceps femoris attaches to the fibula head.

• Patella (The Knee)

  • The patella (knee cap) is the bone between the fibula and femur.
  • The patella or knee cap is the bone between the fibula and femur.

• Syndesmoses

  • In the leg, the interosseous membrane extends between the tibia and the fibula, running along the crests of the bones.
  • Joints of this kind are found at several points in the human body, including the intermediate radioulnar joint, where the radius and ulna meet above the wrist, in the spine between the spinous processes of various adjacent vertebra, and above the ankle joint where the tibia and fibula converge.
  • The anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament crosses in front of the tibia and fibula bones.
  • Players of rough sports such as football or rugby have an increased risk of fracturing their fibulas and tearing the interosseous ligament between it and the tibia.

• Muscles that Cause Movement at the Ankle

  • The ankle or talocrural joint is formed from the tibia and fibula of the lower leg and talus of the foot.
  • Attachments - Originates from the fibula and attaches to the big toe.
  • Attachments - Originates from the tibia and fibula and attaches to the plantar surfaces of the toes.
  • Attachments – Originates from the fibula and tibia.
  • Attachments – Originates from the lateral surface of the fibula and attaches to the little toe.

• The Appendicular Skeleton

  • Femur (2) (thigh), patella (2) (knee), tibia (2) and fibula (2) (leg)
  • These consist of the femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsal bones, metatarsal bones, and phalanges.
  • The tibia is located on the medial side of the leg, and the fibula is the thin bone of the lateral leg.

• Overview of the Appendicular Skeleton

  • Thigh and leg (eight bones) - The thigh and leg consist of the femur (two bones that comprise the thighs), Tibia (two bones), Patella (two bones that are the knees), and Fibula (two bones).
  • The femur, tibia, patella, and fibula are all a part of the appendicular skeleton.

• Tarsals, Metatarsals, and Phalanges (The Foot)

  • The proximal row contains the talus, which is the most superior of the tarsals and articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint.

• Interosseous Membranes

  • In the leg, the interosseous membrane extends between the tibia and the fibula, running along the crests of the bones.

• Muscles that Cause Movement at the Foot

  • Attachments - Originates from the fibula and attaches to the big toe.

• Muscles that Cause Movement at the Knee Joint

  • Attachments: Originates from the pelvis and femur and attaches to the fibula.