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    The document summarizes key information about the fibula bone, including its scientific and common names, location in the body as part of the lower leg, and the origin and meaning of its name. The fibula bone is commonly known as the calf bone or smaller lower leg bone. Scientifically, it is called the fibula, with its name derived from the Latin word "figo" meaning to fasten, as the fibula fastens onto the tibia like a brooch or clasp.

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    The document summarizes key information about the fibula bone, including its scientific and common names, location in the body as part of the lower leg, and the origin and meaning of its name. The fibula bone is commonly known as the calf bone or smaller lower leg bone. Scientifically, it is called the fibula, with its name derived from the Latin word "figo" meaning to fasten, as the fibula fastens onto the tibia like a brooch or clasp.

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    The document summarizes key information about the fibula bone, including its scientific and common names, location in the body as part of the lower leg, and the origin and meaning of its name. The fibula bone is commonly known as the calf bone or smaller lower leg bone. Scientifically, it is called the fibula, with its name derived from the Latin word "figo" meaning to fasten, as the fibula fastens onto the tibia like a brooch or clasp.

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    NAME OF BONE LOCATION OF BONE DERIVATION

    BONES SCIENTIFIC COMMON 1. Fibula – The word fibula is derived from the Latin word figo
    NAME NAME first used during the 11TH century
    1. Fibula Fibula Calf Bone or
    Smaller Lower
    Leg Bone

    Fibula
    SKETCH OF BONE ORIGINAL MEANING
    1. Fibula 1. Fibula - This Latin word designates a buckle, brooch, or
    clasp. It is derived from the Latin word figo meaning to
    fasten. The relationship of the fibula to the tibia is that of
    the needle or pin of a brooch, the fibula being the needle. It
    was Vesalius who introduced fibula into anatomical
    terminology

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