fibula
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He had surgery on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture, sustained following a challenge by Micky van de Ven as he scored against Spurs in a 2-1 win on 20 December.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
"Tests carried out on Monday... confirmed that she suffered a fracture... of the fibula on the left ankle," Barcelona said in a statement.
From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025
It fell on her, breaking her tibia and fibula – bones in her lower leg.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
Unfortunately, Vigueras suffered a broken fibula this past weekend — playing club soccer.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
I learned that the bones in the leg are the femur, the tibia, the patella, and the fibula.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing fibula
Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Middle School
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