Head of the Fibula

Summary Information: Head of the Fibula

Head of the Fibula: The head of the fibula is an anatomical feature of the fibula, the bone located next to the tibia or shin bone. The head of the fibula is the rounded top end of the fibula. It articulates with the tibia just below and lateral to the knee.

Conditions that can afflict the head of the fibula include dislocation of the fibular head, avulsion fracture, fracture, osteomyelitis, trauma, and osteoporosis.

Closely Related Organs: Head of the Fibula

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Head of the Fibula:

• Tibia
• Fibula
• Knee joint
• Patella
• Lateral malleolus
• Cartilage
• Tendons
• Ligaments
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Head of the Fibula

The following conditions are related to the organ: Head of the Fibula:

• Dislocation of the fibular head
• Avulsion fracture
• Fracture
• Osteomyelitis
• Trauma
• Osteoporosis

Other Names: Head of the Fibula

The following are other names for the organ: Head of the Fibula:

• Fibular head

Sub Parts: Head of the Fibula

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Head of the Fibula:

• Bone tissue

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Head of the Fibula

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Head of the Fibula:

• Pain lateral to the knee
• Inflammation and redness in fibular head area
• Fever
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Deformities
• Decreased bone density

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Head of the Fibula: Related Topics

• Head
• Head symptoms
• Head disease
• Head disorder
• Head pain
• Fibula
• Fibula pain

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