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Fibula facts for kids

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Human leg bones

The fibula is one of the two bones which make up the lower leg (humans), or back leg in tetrapods. The other one is the tibia. Above them is the knee and femur; below are the feet. Muscles are attached to the top of the fibula which help move the knee. It is also used to support the knee and the tibia.

Images for kids

  • Fibula - animation

    Position of fibula (shown in red)

  • Right fibula - close-up - animation

    Shape of fibula (right)

  • Gray263

    Diagram which depicts ossification of human fibula.

  • Gray262

    Lower extremity of right fibula. Medial aspect.

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