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Articular Facet of Head of Fibula
Skeletal System

Articular Facet of Head of Fibula

Facies articularis capitis fibulae

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Description

The articular facet of the head of the fibula is the flat, circular area found along the superomedial aspect of the head of the fibula. It articulates with the fibular articular facet of the tibia, forming the superior tibiofibular joint.

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The distal tibiofibular joint (tibiofibular syndesmosis) is the articulation between the medial side of the distal end of the fibula and the lateral side of the distal end of the tibia.

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