Anterior border of fibula
Margo anterior fibulae
- Synonym: Anterior margin of fibula
- Related terms: Anterior border
Definition
The anterior border of fibula starts near the front of the fibula's head and runs down along the shaft. It provides attachment to the anterior intermuscular septum.
As it reaches the lower end of the fibula, the anterior border curves slightly outward (or laterally) and divides, forming an elongated triangular area just above the lateral malleolus. The lower part of the front edge of the triangle attaches to the superior extensor retinaculum, while the lower part of the back edge attaches to the superior peroneal retinaculum.
Kindly note that in the old four-border four-surface naming system for the fibula, the anterior border corresponds to the anterolateral border. For more information, please consult the specifics regarding the body of the fibula.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1405-1406.
