Fibular

Fibularis

  • Latin synonym: Peroneus
  • Synonym: Peroneal
  • Related terms: Fibular; Peroneal

Definition

Fibular (a.k.a. peroneal) means along the side of the fibula or the fibular bone.

Fibula is a long bone which is situated in the lateral aspect of the leg, when the lower limb has been positioned in its normal anatomical orientation (i.e. the hip and knee extended).

References

Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 586-587.