Saturday, July 25, 2015

What are the two bones found in the area between the knee and ankle?

The two bones are as
follows:-


  1. Tibia

  2. Fibula

TIBIA


Tibia
is also known as shin bone or shank bone. It connects the knee with the ankle bone. It
is the heaviest, strongest and largest bone of the
body. 


The main function of the tibia is to support the
weight of the body and its legs movements making it easy for someone to walk, run,
etc.


FIBULA


Fibula
is also known as the calf bone. It is located parallel to tibia. It is long but the
slenderest bone in the body. It is connected to tibia supporting
it.


The main function of fibula is to support the muscles
of lower leg, stabilizing the ankle.

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