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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View this answerThe 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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