Bone
Fibula
Lateral leg bone
High-yield
Not weight-bearing; forms the lateral malleolus. The common fibular nerve wraps its neck — a fracture site risks foot drop.
Overview
The slender lateral bone of the leg that bears little weight but forms the lateral malleolus and provides muscle attachment and ankle stability.
Reference facts
- Bone type
Long
- Key landmarks
Head; Neck; Lateral malleolus; Apex (styloid) of head
- Articulations
Tibia (superior and inferior tibiofibular joints); Talus (lateral malleolus, ankle joint)
Clinical correlation
Fibular neck fracture can injure the common fibular nerve → foot drop.