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The fibula articulates with the

A) femur.
B) tibia.
C) patella.
D) navicular.
E) both A and B

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Final answer:

The fibula articulates with the tibia, specifically at the protuberance known as the lateral tibial condyle, and is also connected to the fibular notch of the tibia at the other end. It does not articulate with the femur, patella, or navicular.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fibula articulates with the tibia, forming the proximal tibiofibular joint. The head of the fibula is the small, knob-like, proximal end which fits into the inferior aspect of the lateral tibial condyle. Additionally, the distal end of the fibula, known as the lateral malleolus, articulates with the talus bone as part of the ankle joint and with the fibular notch of the tibia. However, the fibula does not articulate with the femur, patella, or navicular. Hence, the correct answer to the question is B) tibia.

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