The smaller and less important of the two bones of the lower leg.
The thinner of the two bones in the lower leg between the knee and the ankle.
Long, thin outer bone of the lower leg. It articulates with the tibia (the other lower leg bone) just below the knee and extends to the outer side of the ankle; also called calf bone.
The anterior bone of the lower leg that extends from the knee and terminates at the lateral aspect of the ankle.
The long thin outer bone of the lower leg. The head of the fibula articulates with the tibia just below the knee; the lower end projects laterally as the lateral malleolus, which articulates with one side of the talus.
The slender, outer bone of the leg. The head of this bone articulates with the tibia just below the knee, and at the ankle it articulates with the talus bone.
Smaller of the two bones that form the leg below the knee. The fibula may be visualized as a bump on the little-toe side of the ankle.
The fibula is the outer and slimmer of the two long bones in the lower leg. It is significantly narrower than the tibia (shin), the other lower-leg bone, and runs parallel to it. Ligaments attach the fibula to the tibia at both ends. The upper end of the fibula does not reach the knee, while the lower end extends beyond the tibia, forming a portion of the ankle joint.
The primary function of the fibula is to serve as an attachment point for muscles. However, in terms of providing support to the lower leg, it offers relatively minimal strength.
The fibula is prone to frequent fractures, making it one of the most commonly broken bones. A fracture of the fibula often happens just above the ankle, and it can occur alongside a severe ankle sprain caused by a forceful twisting motion. Pott’s fracture is a specific type of fracture that occurs at this location, usually involving dislocation of the ankle and sometimes accompanied by a fracture of the tibia as well.
To diagnose a fibula fracture, X-rays are taken. In some instances, the lower leg is immobilized with a plaster cast to facilitate bone healing. However, if the fracture is in the middle portion of the fibula, immobilization might not be required. In cases of severe fractures, particularly if accompanied by ankle dislocation, surgery may be necessary to secure the broken bone pieces using pins.
The healing time for a fractured fibula can range from several weeks to up to six weeks, depending on the severity of the fracture and the age of the patient.
The thinner and smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, which doesn’t bear weight. Also referred to as the strap bone.