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A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | © A Dictionary of Biology 2004, originally published by Oxford University Press 2004. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

fibula The smaller and outer of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in terrestrial vertebrates. Compare tibia.

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Reconstruction of lower end of radius using vascularized upper end of fibula
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Ankle-arm index as a screening examination for fibula free tissue transfer
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 8/1/1999; ; 700+ words ; The frequent use of the fibula free flap for mandibular reconstruction...of 62 patients being considered for fibula free flap transfer. An AAI of less...1, an alternative donor site to the fibula should be considered, and if it is...
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Tuberculous pseudotumor of the proximal end of the fibula: a case report.
Magazine article from: Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases; 12/22/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...a soft tissue mass around the proximal fibula. Conventional radiographs and magnetic...destructive lesion of the head of the fibula with an intact superior tibiofibular joint...soft tissue mass over the proximal end of fibula. The overlying skin was normal, with...
Carcinoma of uterine cervix with isolated metastasis to fibula and its unusual behavior: Report of a case and review of literature.(Case Report)
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Fibular fixation as an adjuvant to tibial intramedullary nailing in the treatment of combined distal third tibia and fibula fractures: a biomechanical investigation
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A rare association of deformities with diplopodia, aplasia of the tibia and double fibula: A case report.(Case report)(Case study)
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Broken fibula to sideline NU quarterback Basanez Walker hopeful he'll be back in 2 weeks.(Sports)
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Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers ...sometimes called the shinbone; and the fibula, a smaller bone on the outside of the...that connect the femur to the tibia and fibula respectively. These ligaments help to...covers the ends of the femur, tibia, and fibula as well as the surfaces of the patella...
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Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology ...other pecorans, but the upper canines are large, especially in the male, and form tusks. The tibia and fibula are fused, but the fibula is not reduced. There are four digits on each limb, which are complete although small. The cannon bone...

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