Left & Right Fibula

(Lateral view)

Distal End


The long slender fibula lies lateral to the tibia.

The lateral malleolus orients toward the posterior when the bone is properly positioned. It forms the lateral surface of the ankle.

Left Paw & Ankle



Note the orientation of the lateral malleolus. It points in a dorsoposterior direction.

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