Meaning of the word fibula in English

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fibula

US /ˈfɪb.jə.lə/
UK /ˈfɪb.jə.lə/
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Noun

the outer and smaller of the two bones between the knee and ankle in humans, parallel with the tibia

Example:
He fractured his fibula during the soccer match.
The doctor examined the patient's lower leg, focusing on the fibula and tibia.
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