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Fibula-- someone answered tibia on a previous question and that answer is incorrect

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Which bone in leg is weight bearing?

All the bones in the human leg are weight bearing except the fibula.


Is the fibula non weight bearing?

The fibula does not bear weight, but several muscles originate from it. The fibula, is the thinner bone in the lower leg, not made for weight bearing, however the tibia is made for weight bearing, which is the larger bone in the lower leg.


Is the femur weight bearing?

The fibula does not bear weight, but several muscles originate from it. The fibula, is the thinner bone in the lower leg, not made for weight bearing, however the tibia is made for weight bearing, which is the larger bone in the lower leg.


Weight-bearing bone of the leg?

tibia


What bone in your body carries more weight?

The femur, the upper leg bone.


What is the weight-bearing bone of the leg?

The weight-bearing bone of the leg is the tibia, also known as the shinbone. It is located on the inner side of the leg and supports much of the body's weight during standing and walking.


Does the shin section of the leg have cartilage?

No, the shin section of the leg does not have cartilage. The shin is made up of the tibia bone, which is a large, weight-bearing bone in the lower leg. Cartilage is not present in the shin bone itself.


Which bone is the medial leg bone?

The think lateral leg bone is the fibula. It is a non-weight bearing bone, but forms the lateral portion of your ankle joint.


What is the main weight-bearing bone of the lower leg?

tibia


How meany bone does your leg have?

The leg consists of two bones: the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone). The fibula is also part of the leg, but it is not considered a weight-bearing bone.


What would cause the inability to bear weight on one leg?

A number of things - A broken bone in the leg, torn muscles/tendons, broken ankel or broken bones in the foot. Go and see your doctor because this sounds bad.


What is the weight-bearing bone of the leg called?

femur, tibia, fibula