Posterior Border of Fibula Anatomy in 3D

The back edge of the thin leg bone. It separates the "Lateral" and "Deep Posterior" compartments; "Compartment Syndrome" happens when pressure builds up against this border, potentially killing the muscles.

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Related structures

Fibula Posterior Surface of Fibula Anterior Border of Fibula Medial Border of Fibula Anteromedial Surface of Fibula Body of Fibula Head of Fibula Head of Fibula (Apex)