“The lower tibia and fibula epiphyses form the lumps that we see and feel at the sides of our ankles and call ankle bones.”

“Common sites are the tibia, fibula, metatarsals, lumbar spine, and the hip.”

“The proximal tibia is the most common site followed by the femur, fibula, and ischium.”

“Avulsions may occur and some authors have surmised that nonunion of these avulsions may be the source of os fibulare.”

“Likewise, the two bowknots replace the fibulae that would have held together an ancient peplos.”

“The Spartan evidence for the pin and fibulae covers the later range of dates.”

“If fibulae were metal clasps, however, we have several varieties of ancient fibulae that might have been used for closing wounds.”