• ArmyTiger@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      The fibula isn’t a weight bearing bone. The part near the ankle is important, as it’s part of the joint, but the middle doesn’t do much. It’s frequently used for bony reconstruction, like for head and neck cancer surgeries.

    • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works
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      11 months ago

      Nerp. People that aren’t doctors also sometimes believe drinking bleach cures covid. Please check with an expert before deciding which bones are and are not fairly important.