Fibula

Question 1

Styloid Process

Answer 1

The most proximal projection of the bone, forming the posterior part of the head.

Question 2

Medial Surface

Answer 2

The slightly anteriorly facing surface between the anterior and interosseous boarders.
It is concave.

Question 3

Lateral Surface

Answer 3

Faces laterally and somewhat anteriorly. The lateral surface lies between the anterior and posterior borders. This is flat.

Question 4

Posterior Surface

Answer 4

Lies between the interosseous boarder and the posterior boarder. The medial crest is located on the posterior surface.

Question 5

Interosseous Crest

Answer 5

This is an elevated crest that runs down the medial surface of the shaft.

Question 6

Lateral Malleolus

Answer 6

The inferiormost/distalmost projection of the fibula. Its lateral, nonarticular surface is subcutaneous, forming the lateral knob of the ankle.

Question 7

Malleolar Fossa

Answer 7

Located just posterior to the distal articular surface.