In addition to the pretarsus, tarsus, tibia and femur, insects have two proximal segments not shown in the figure. |
The tibia is slender but not sinuous, and the fibula lacks a proximal rugosity, both characteristics of Stagonolepis. |
The medullar canal was reamed, and an aluminum connecting piece was attached to the top of the tibia with screws and an epoxy resin. |
This section passes just below the articular surface of the tibia and slightly above the tibiofibular articulation. |
It is believed that this articulation permitted a sliding movement of the tibia on the astragalus. |
The ankle joint is formed by the articulation of the talus with the tibia and fibula. |