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Articular facet of head of fibula

Facies articularis capitis fibulae

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System
Skeletal system
Regions
Lower limb
Side
Left and right
Landmark on
Fibula
Fibula, the structure this landmark is on
Fibula, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

The upper extremity or head of the fibula is of an irregular quadrate form, presenting above a flattened articular surface, directed upward, forward, and medialward, for articulation with a corresponding surface on the lateral condyle of the tibia.

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Names

Latin
Facies articularis capitis fibulae
English
Articular facet of head of fibula
French
Surface articulaire de la tête fibullaire
Spanish
Faceta articular de la cabeza de la fibula
Portuguese
Faceta articular da cabeça da fíbula