head of fibula


head of fib·u·la

[TA] the superior extremity of the fibula, which articulates by a facet with the undersurface of the lateral condyle of the tibia. Synonym(s): caput fibulae [TA], upper extremity of fibula

head of fib·u·la

(hed fib'yū-lă) [TA] The superior extremity of the fibula, which articulates by a facet with the undersurface of the lateral condyle of the tibia.