
Fibula
Anatomical Term
Used in medical or biological contexts to describe the thinner bone in the lower leg.

The X-ray showed a clear fracture in the fibula.
Paired with Tibia
Often mentioned together with 'tibia', the thicker leg bone, especially in injury-related discussions.

Her injury affected both the tibia and the fibula.
Similarly Named Muscles
Do not confuse with similar names like peroneal or fibularis muscles, which are related to the fibula.

The fibularis longus muscle runs along the fibula.
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