fibular
Outer shinbone adjective
Fibular means relating to the fibula, the thinner of the two bones in the lower leg.
The fibula runs parallel to the larger tibia, from knee to ankle.
Medical contexts describe fibular fractures, fibular nerves, or fibular arteries: The fibular head is palpable just below the outer knee.
Main lower leg bone
- peronealOf the fibula region
- ankleLeg-foot joint
- lower limbExtremity below the torso
- calfJuvenile cow or leg part
lateral malleolus · skeletal · extremity · osteology · fibulae · epiphysis
Clear vocal expression
- synovialOf joint membranes
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- joint capsuleFibrous envelope around articulations
talus · calcaneus · metatarsals · phalanges · tarsal · mobility · articulating
Split in hard material
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- dislocationForced out of position
- stress fractureMicroscopic bone crack from overuse
- avulsionForcible tissue separation
strain · trauma · swelling · pain · bruising · instability · ligament tear
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
plate · screws · rehabilitation · physiotherapy · crutches · brace · immobilization · recovery
Lateral leg nerve branch
- foot dropInability to dorsiflex ankle
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- motor functionMuscle movement capability
sensory · innervation · eversion · dorsiflexion · nerve compression
tibia
Main lower leg bone
- peronealOf the fibula region
- ankleLeg-foot joint
- lower limbExtremity below the torso
calf · lateral malleolus · skeletal · extremity · osteology · fibulae · epiphysis
articulation
Clear vocal expression
- synovialOf joint membranes
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
joint capsule · talus · calcaneus · metatarsals · phalanges · tarsal · mobility · articulating
fracture
Split in hard material
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- dislocationForced out of position
- stress fractureMicroscopic bone crack from overuse
avulsion · strain · trauma · swelling · pain · bruising · instability · ligament tear
splint
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
fixation · plate · screws · rehabilitation · physiotherapy · crutches · brace · immobilization · recovery · weight-bearing
peroneal nerve
Lateral leg nerve branch
motor function · sensory · innervation · eversion · dorsiflexion · nerve compression