Which of the following is the main function of the fibula?
A) To provide for the attachment of muscles
B) To form a link between the lower leg and the foot
C) To serve as the principal weight-bearing bone of the leg
D) To extend greater joint stability to the medial aspect of the ankle than to the lateral aspect
E) To form the heel and attach to the Achilles tendon

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The fibula serves primarily as a site for muscle attachment and does not play a significant role in weight-bearing, which is the primary function of the tibia.

Which of the Following Is the Main Function of the Fibula