Fibula Flashcards

1
Q

Which is the proximal end

A

This is the less pointed end

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2
Q

Which is the distal end

A

This is the more pointed end

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3
Q

Where is the head of the bone

A

This is the swollen proximal end

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4
Q

Where is the styloid process

A

This is the most proximal projection ontop of the head

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5
Q

Where is the lateral malleolus

A

This is the point on the distal end

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6
Q

Where is the malleolar fossa

A

Located on the other side to the lateral malleolus

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7
Q

Where is the malleolar articular surface

A

This is the flat medially facing smooth surface on the distal end

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8
Q

Where is the proximal fibular articular surface

A

This is round flat surface on the other side to the styloid process

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9
Q

How would we side a fibula

A

The articular surfaces for the tibia are medial

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