caput fibulae

Fibula Musculature The fibula consists of three muscles, the long (M. fibularis longus), the short (M. fibularis brevis) and the so-called third fibula muscle (M. fibularis tertius). The long fibula muscle has its origin at the head of the fibula. From there it moves along the outside of the lower leg. Just above the outer … Fibula Musculature | Fibula (fibula)

Fibula fracture The fibula is a rather thin bone and therefore relatively fragile. Nevertheless, isolated fibular fractures, in which only the fibula is affected, are rather rare. They occur as a result of a so-called direct impact trauma, e.g. a kick on the lateral leg while playing soccer, or as a fatigue fracture caused by … Fibula fracture | Fibula (fibula)