The fibula neither participates in the knee joint nor bears weight. Yet when it is fractured, walking becomes difficult. Why?
What will be an ideal response?
The fibula both stabilizes the ankle joint and is an important point of attachment for muscles that move the foot and toes. When the fibula is fractured, those muscle cannot function properly, so walking becomes difficult — and painful.
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