The fibula is the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg. It is located on the outside of the leg, and it runs from the knee to the ankle. The fibula is not as strong as the tibia, the larger bone in the lower leg. However, it is important for stability and helps to prevent the tibia from twisting.
The fibula also helps to move the ankle. It is attached to the ankle joint by ligaments, and it helps to move the foot up and down and side to side.
The fibula is the outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg.
Noun: fibula, fibulae.
Adjective: fibular.
The word "fibula" is derived from the Latin word fībula, which means "pin" or "clasp". The Latin word fībula is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dheigw-, which also means "to stick, fix".
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