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lateral malleolus of fibula

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Malleolus is the name for the bony prominence on each side of the ankle. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleolus ]

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UBPROP 0000008

In bovids, the distal end of the fibula is present only as the lateral malleolus, a separate bone that articulates with the lateral side of the distal tibia.

has related synonym

distal extremity of fibula, external malleolus of fibula, fibular malleolus

has broad synonym

lateral malleolus

has narrow synonym

malleolar bone of ankle, malleolar bone

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UBERON:0012291

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Lateral malleolus