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Which of the following matches the medial malleolus? A. Fibula B. Os coxae C. Femur D. Sacrum E....

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Which of the following matches the medial malleolus?

A. Fibula

B. Os coxae

C. Femur

D. Sacrum

E. Tibia

The Medial Malleolus:

The medial malleolus is an area of a long bone in the lower body. The area is located medially on the body. There is also a lateral malleolus of the lower body that lateral. Each of these areas can be fractured. When fractured, it is referred to as a bimalleolar fracture.

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The tibia matches with the medial malleolus which is consistent with answer choice E. The medial malleolus is on the medial aspect of the tibia. The...

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