APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The lower leg is comprised of two bones, the tibia and the smaller fibula.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fibula is much smaller and thinner than the tibia. It is located just behind the tibial head at the knee joint and then runs down the lateral aspect of the leg until it reaches the ankle joint.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fibula provides lateral stability for the lower leg and acts as a tie rod to increase the range of motion for the ankle, especially lateral and medial rotation of the foot. It is the thinnest of all the long bones compared to its length.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fibula. The fibula is the long, thin and lateral (outside) bone of the lower leg. It runs parallel to the tibia, or shin bone, and plays a significant role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting the muscles of the lower leg. Compared to the tibia, the fibula is about the same length, but is considerably thinner.