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The lower leg bones form two bones, the fibula and the tibia. They are located between the thigh bone and the foot bones.

Exercises

Lower extremity

Lower leg bone

Neighbouring structures

Tibia

Fibula

Body regions

Bones lower extremity

Lower extremity

Organ system

Tubular bones

Bones

Passive movement apparatus

Movement apparatus

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Anatomy

Anatomy of the lower leg bones

The lower leg bones are two approximately parallel tubular bones, the fibula and the tibia. They connect the femur and the foot bones with each other. The two bones are connected by ligaments, mainly the Membrana interossea cruris and the Ligamenta tibiofibularis. The shin bone is stronger and has a jointed connection to the thigh. The tibia is located medially. Lateral is the significantly narrower fibula. In contrast to the shin bone, this has no direct contact with the femur.

Function

The lower leg bones play a decisive role in carrying human weight. This task falls mainly to the fibula. The shin bone serves primarily as the attachment and origin for muscles and ligaments.

Diseases

• Tibia fracture
• Fibula fracture
• Lower leg edema
• Lower leg ulcer

Free exploration

Look at the structure of the lower leg bones in 3D and explore them freely. Afterwards you can check your acquired knowledge with the exercises.

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Exercises

Further article

Forearm bones

Pelvic girdle

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