Fibula Compared To The Tibia

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Lastly, I will look at Fibula. The fibula is also known as calf bone. The fibula is a long, thin bone it runs parallel to the tibia. Comparing to the tibia the fibula is small and very thin. Fibula top end is located below the knee joint. Tibia bears the body weight from the knees to the ankles where the main purpose of the fibula is act as a stabilizer for the tibia.Lastly, I will look at Fibula. The fibula is also known as calf bone. The fibula is a long, thin bone it runs parallel to the tibia. Comparing to the tibia the fibula is small and very thin. Fibula top end is located below the knee joint. Tibia bears the body weight from the knees to the ankles where the main purpose of the fibula is act as a stabilizer for the tibia.Lastly, I

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