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Well, well, well, look who's curious about anatomy! The smaller bone in the lower leg is called the fibula. It may be small, but it plays a big role in providing support and stability to the lower leg. Hope that satisfies your bone-craving curiosity!

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What is the scientific name for leg bones?

Femur (thigh bone)Fibula (the smaller lower leg bone)Tibia (larger lower leg bone)


Bone found in the lower leg?

The bone found in the lower leg is called the fibula. It is one of the two bones in the lower leg, along with the tibia. The fibula is smaller and thinner than the tibia and mainly assists with providing stability and support to the lower leg.


The smaller of the two lower leg bone is the?

fibula


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.


Name for a smaller outer leg bone below the knee?

The smaller outer leg bone below the knee is called the Tibia.


What is the structure of your lower legs and arms?

Both your lower legs and lower arms are made of two bones each. The radius is the larger bone of the arm, analagous to the larger tibia of the leg. The ulna is the smaller bone of the arm, while the fibula is the smaller bone of the leg.


What is the name of the long narrow bone in the lower part of your leg?

The long narrow bone in the lower part of your leg is called the fibula.


What is the thin bone lateral to the tibia?

The fibula is the thinner bone lateral to the tibia. The fibula is the smaller bone of the lower leg.


What is the outer smaller bone of the leg?

The fibula is the smaller of the two long bones in the lower legs that is on the outer or lateral aspect on either leg.


What is the human leg bone called?

The big bone in the thigh is the *******; the lower bones are the ***** and ******.


Is the fibula lateral to the tibia?

The tibia is medial to the fibula. The tibia is the larger of the lower leg bones.


What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the upper leg bone and largest lower leg bone?

The upper leg bone is the femur, and the largest lower leg bone is the tibia. The term meaning pertaining to these two bones is femerotibial.