Articular facet of head of fibula

Facies articularis capitis fibulae

Definition

In carnivores, pigs and horses, the head of fibula articulates with the tibia by the articular facet of the head of fibula (not in ruminants because the head of fibular is rudimentary and fused with the tibia).

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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