SportsAugust 16, 2026

fibula

FIB-yuh-luh

Definition

The outer and thinner of the two bones in the human lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'fibula,' meaning a clasp, brooch, or buckle, because the bone's shape was thought to resemble the pin of a brooch.

In the news

The article mentions the fibula as one of the bones Nguyen Xuan Son fractured in his leg, highlighting the severity of the injury he overcame to return to professional football.

Josué, Xuan Son set for high-stakes Malaysia-Vietnam semifinal showdown

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Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam

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