Fibula

usgb/ˈfɪbjələ/
noun

It is a bone on the lower part of the leg in human beings.

The footballer broke his fibula during the match.
Visual representation of "fibula" - It is a bone on the lower part of the leg in human beings.

Often appears as...

  • fractured fibula
  • broken fibula

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Anatomical Term

Used in medical or biological contexts to describe the thinner bone in the lower leg.

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The X-ray showed a clear fracture in the fibula.
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Paired with Tibia

Often mentioned together with 'tibia', the thicker leg bone, especially in injury-related discussions.

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Her injury affected both the tibia and the fibula.
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Similarly Named Muscles

Do not confuse with similar names like peroneal or fibularis muscles, which are related to the fibula.

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The fibularis longus muscle runs along the fibula.
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