Which bone forms the lateral malleolus at its most distal portion?

Which bone forms the lateral malleolus at its most distal portion?

fibula
The distal end of the fibula forms the lateral malleolus, which forms the easily palpated bony bump on the lateral side of the ankle. The deep (medial) side of the lateral malleolus articulates with the talus bone of the foot as part of the ankle joint.

Which of the following is a bone of the distal lower extremity?

Explanation: The leg is the section of the lower limb distal to the knee cap. The two bones of the leg are the tibia and fibula.

What is the distal tip of the fibula?

The lateral malleolus is the distal end of the fibula, whereas the medial and posterior malleoli are part of the tibia.

Can you still walk with a lateral malleolus fracture?

You may walk on the leg as much as pain allows, and if you have been given a boot you should gradually use it less and less over four to six weeks as the pain settles. Sometimes the pain may persist but if you are walking further each day this is not uncommon. Most injuries heal without any problems.

What is the function of the lateral malleolus?

The proximal and distal tibiofibular joints permit the fibula to adjust its position relative to the tibia, increasing the range of motion of the ankle. The lateral malleolus also forms the lateral wall of the talocrural joint and reinforces the ankle joint.

How do I know if I broke my lateral malleolus?

Lateral malleolus fractures cause pain, swelling, and bruising around the ankle. Pain in other areas of the foot and ankle should be a reason to suspect a more serious ankle injury than an isolated lateral malleolus fracture.

How common are distal fibula fractures?

Isolated distal fibula fractures represent the most frequent ankle fracture type[3,4]. Elsoe et al[2] recently reported the epidemiology of 9767 ankle fractures, identifying distal fibula fractures as the most common fracture type, accounting for 55% of cases.

What are the lateral and medial bones of the leg?

Each leg is supported by two bones, the tibia on the inner side (medial) of the leg and the fibula on the outer side (lateral) of the leg. The medial malleolus is the prominence on the inner side of the ankle, formed by the lower end of the tibia.

What is the function of the medial malleolus?

the process at the medial side of the lower end of the tibia , forming the projection of the medial side of the ankle; the medial malleolus lies superior to the level of the lateral malleolus. A medial process from the distal tibia which, with the lateral malleolus, forms a mortise, into which the talus articulates.

What is the thin lateral leg bone?

The fibula is the long, thin and lateral bone of the lower leg. It runs parallel to the tibia, or shin bone, and plays a significant role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting the muscles of the lower leg.

Which bone is medial ankle projection?

The tibia is the larger medial (toward the midline of the body) bone. It has a facet on the distal end that articulates with the talus. The medial malleolus is a projection that you can palpate. It’s the big bump on the medial part of the ankle. The fibula is the slender lateral leg bone.