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Fibula

usgb/ˈfɪbjələ/Volume
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Anatomical TermPlay
Used in medical or biological contexts to describe the thinner bone in the lower leg. SlideThe X-ray showed a clear fracture in the fibula.
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Paired with TibiaPlay
Often mentioned together with 'tibia', the thicker leg bone, especially in injury-related discussions. SlideHer injury affected both the tibia and the fibula.
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Similarly Named MusclesPlay
Do not confuse with similar names like peroneal or fibularis muscles, which are related to the fibula. SlideThe fibularis longus muscle runs along the fibula.