What is the role of the fibula in articulations of the leg?

A) It allows rotation at the ankle joint.
B) It participates in the hinge action at the knee joint.
C) It participates in rotational action at the knee joint.
D) It is completely useless and should be removed.
E) It articulates both proximally and distally with the tibia.


E) It articulates both proximally and distally with the tibia.

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