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fibula

thin, long bone with two expanded ends

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the fibula is located

lateral to the tibia

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fibular head

superior, proximal end

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inferior projection which forms the lateral bulge of the ankle

lateral malleolus

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the lateral malleolus articulates with the

talus of the foot

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shaft

heavily ridged, appears to have been twisted a ¼ turn

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the fibula does not bear weight but

several muscles originate from it

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fractures most often occur at the

medial and lateral malleoli of the tibia and fibula

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the fractures are caused by

inversion and eversion of the foot at the ankle