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===Fibula===
===Fibula===
The fibula lies laterally to the [[Tibia - Anatomy & Physiology|tibia]] and proximally doesn't interact with the stifle joint. The fibula consists of a '''proximal head''', a '''neck''', a '''shaft''' and a distal extremity/'''lateral malleoulus'''.
The fibula lies laterally to the tibia and proximally doesn't interact with the stifle joint. The fibula consists of a '''proximal head''', a '''neck''', a '''shaft''' and a distal extremity/'''lateral malleoulus'''.
During evolution the fibula has been reduced in size and so also in relative strength and function. The amount of reduction is highly variable in domestic species.
During evolution the fibula has been reduced in size and so also in relative strength and function. The amount of reduction is highly variable in domestic species.