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fibul/o: Fibula

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The combining form fibul slash o names the fibula, the smaller, lateral bone of the lower leg.

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The fibula runs beside the tibia on the outer side.

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Tibia is medial and larger; fibula is lateral and smaller. Both terms appear together.