The fibula does not carry any significant load (weight) of the body.
It extends past the lower end of the tibia and forms the outer part of the ankle providing stability to this joint.
It has grooves for certain ligaments which gives them leverage and multiplies the muscle force.
It provides attachment points for the following muscles:
The fibula does not carry any significant load (weight) of the body. It extends past the lower end of the tibia and forms the outer part of the ankle providing stability to this joint. It has grooves for certain ligaments which gives them leverage and multiplies the muscle force. It provides attachment points for the following muscles:
Fibula