What Is the Calf Bone?

The head bone is also called the calf bone, the name of the human anatomy, including the tibia and fibula.

Head bone

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The head bone is also called the calf bone, the name of the human anatomy, including the tibia and fibula.

Chinese name

Head bone

nickname

Calf bone

Pinyin

yíng miàn g

Classification

Tibia and Fibula

The tibia is located on the inner side of the calf, and the upper end is thick. Each of the two condyles has an articular surface connected to the femur. The leading edge of the tibial body is sharp and lies directly under the skin. The fibula is located on the outer side of the calf. The upper part of the fibula is called the fibula head, and the lower part is called the lateral ankle.