Espiral AtlasHead of the fibula
caput fibulae
Study entry
Description
Enlarged proximal end.
Relations
It articulates with the fibular articular facet of the lateral condyle of the tibia.
Palpation
A round prominence, under the skin, on the posterolateral surface of the knee, at the level of the top of the tibial tuberosity.
Source: cap. 7, «Huesos del miembro inferior: fíbula» y «Anatomía de superficie»