Function
The fibula functions as an ankle stabilizer. It also supports the other bone of the lower leg called the tibia. It is a primary location sought for when bone marrow donation is required for transplant as fibula is a superb source of the blood cells for bone marrow. It has many minerals along with calcium.
Disease/ Injury/ Fracture
The fibula fractures typically as a result of the fracture of the other bone in the lower leg i.e. tibia. When the weight-bearing bone tibia is fractured, the fibula bone is overstressed and fractured. Downward pushes, table leg pushes, towel pulls and ankle flexors are the exercises that aid the broken fibula.
Interesting facts
The fibula bone along with tibia bone resembles like an ancient brooch. Fibula is used for bone grafting too.
