2006-11-06 06:14:16 · 6 answers · asked by the fab one(1) 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Tibia which is also known as the shin bone is located beside the fibula which is laso known as calf bone. These bones in laymans term is the leg bone. Tibia is on the medial(inner) and carries most of the weight of the body. Fibula which is on the lateral(outside) which is very thin that looks like the leg of a cow is more for support and attachment of the foot.
2006-11-06 06:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Lan-Lan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well without the tibia, you'd be stuck with just the fibula, a skinny bone beside the tibia.... the fibula couldnt support your weight.... the tibia is also a spot that connects your kneecap and allows is to slide freely and protects the joint.. yay for the tibia YAY!...also contains your medial malleolus, or your inner ankle bone, so i guess its purpose could be pain.
2006-11-06 09:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. That's a lot of hardware. What does your doc say? If you do have it removed, it will probably mean being laid up for another little bit. I have several bits of metal in my ankle that will probably be staying.
2016-05-22 04:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it allows you to twist your leg left to right
2006-11-06 06:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by daanzig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a bone in your leg
2006-11-06 06:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To hold you upright.
2006-11-06 06:21:23 · answer #6 · answered by smoothie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋