Neck of fibula

Collum fibulae

Definition

Antoine Micheau, Muhammad A. Javaid

The neck of fibula refers to the narrow section of fibula that lies below the expanded head region. As the common peroneal nerve travels on the lateral side of the neck of fibula, it splits into the deep and superficial peroneal nerves.

References

  • Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1405-1406.

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