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The neck of the fibula is located just inferior to the head. The common fibular nerve wraps around the neck of the fibula. This is important clinically as the common fibular nerve may become compressed if a tight lower limb plaster cast is applied. If this occurs, the patient would present with foot drop.
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Neck of the fibula
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The styloid process extends superiorly from the head of the fibula
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Styloid process of the fibula
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The image is showing the fibula not the tibia
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Tibial shaft
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The medial malleolus is located at the distal end of the tibia
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The medial malleolus
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The lateral malleolus is located at the distal end of the fibula
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Lateral malleolus
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Fibula
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Lower Limb Anatomy
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Lower Limb Anatomy
Identify the bony landmark indicated by the arrow

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