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Malleus means ossicles(tiny bones in the middle ear, and malleolus means one of the processes on the distal tibia and fibula

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Q: What is the difference between malleus and malleolus?
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What is the difference between a lateral malleolus and a medial malleolus?

Lateral refers to the outside of the ankle while medial refers to the inside or towards the midline of the body


What is the name of the process on the distal portion of the tibia?

The malleolus. The "inner" process is called the medial malleolus, and the "outer" process is called the lateal malleolus.


What is the lateral ankle projection?

medial malleolus


Does the small saphenous vein begin on the posterior of the lateral malleolus of the fibula or the medial malleolus of the tibia?

Medial malleolus of the tibia


Which bones form lateral and medial malleolus?

The Lateral Malleolus is part of the fibula.


Is the lateral malleolus distal end of the tibia?

No, the lateral malleolus is the distal end of the fibula. The medial malleolus is the distal end of the tibia.


What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the malleolus?

Malleolar means pertaining to the malleolus.


What structure on the tibia contributes to the ankle joint?

The medial malleolus forms the medial portion of the ankle. The medial malleolus is familiar as the bump at your ankle that faces the other leg.


What is on the outside of the ankle?

unless I'm very much mistaken, that should be part of the tibla- if you want a scientific answer. or you can say it's part of the lower leg bone.( unless I'm wrong)


A malleolus is found on the?

Ankle


When was Malleus Crease created?

Malleus Crease was created in 1996.


When was Malleus Maleficarum created?

Malleus Maleficarum was created in 1487.