Fibula vs Tibia
| Свойство | Fibula | Tibia |
|---|---|---|
| Латинское название | Os fibulae | Os tibiae |
| Тип | Bone | Bone |
| Система органов | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Область тела | Leg | Leg |
| Функция | 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 … | The larger of the two leg bones, the tibia bears most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot. It provides attachment for muscles of the leg and … |
| Клиническое значение | 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 … | Tibial plateau fractures affect the knee joint. Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures. Stress fractures of the tibia are common in athletes and military personnel. |
| FMA ID | 24479 | 24476 |
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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 …