Head of fibula

Head of fibula

Infobox Bone
Name = Head of fibula
Latin = c. fibulae
GraySubject = 62
GrayPage = 260


Caption = Right knee-joint. Posterior view.


Caption2 = Left knee-joint from behind, showing interior ligaments.
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DorlandsPre = c_08
DorlandsSuf = 12211989
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.

On the lateral side is a thick and rough prominence continued behind into a pointed eminence, the apex ("styloid process"), which projects upward from the posterior part of the head.

The prominence, at its upper and lateral part, gives attachment to the tendon of the Biceps femoris and to the fibular collateral ligament of the knee-joint, the ligament dividing the tendon into two parts.

The remaining part of the circumference of the head is rough, for the attachment of muscles and ligaments.

It presents in front a tubercle for the origin of the upper and anterior fibers of the Peronæus longus, and a surface for the attachment of the anterior ligament of the head; and behind, another tubercle, for the attachment of the posterior ligament of the head and the origin of the upper fibers of the Soleus.

ee also

* Fibular collateral ligament

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