Fibula vs Tibia
| Propriété | Fibula | Tibia |
|---|---|---|
| Nom latin | Os fibulae | Os tibiae |
| Type | Bone | Bone |
| Système corporel | Squelettique | Squelettique |
| Région corporelle | Jambe | Jambe |
| Fonction | The slender lateral bone of the leg. While it bears minimal weight, it provides attachment for muscles and ligaments and forms part of the ankle joint. The lateral malleolus stabilizes … | Le plus grand des deux os de la jambe ; le tibia supporte la majeure partie du poids transmis du fémur au pied. Il assure l'insertion des muscles de la … |
| Signification clinique | Lateral malleolus fractures are the most common ankle fractures. Weber classification categorizes ankle fractures based on fibular fracture level relative to the syndesmosis. The fibula is commonly used as a … | Les fractures du plateau tibial affectent l'articulation du genou. Les fractures diaphysaires du tibia sont les fractures des os longs les plus fréquentes. Les fractures de stress du tibia sont … |
| FMA ID | 24479 | 24476 |
Full structure pages
Fibula
Os fibulae
The slender lateral bone of the leg, the fibula bears little weight but provides attachment for muscles and ligaments and forms part of the ankle joint through its lateral malleolus, which stabilizes the ankle on …
Tibia
Os tibiae
The larger of the two leg bones, the tibia carries most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot and forms part of both the knee and the ankle. It lies medially in …