Bony projections of the distal tibia and fibula around the ankle are called?

• A. Phalanx
• B. Occiput
• C. Malleolus
• D. Metatarsal

Answer: (C)

Bony projections at the distal ends of the tibia and fibula around the ankle are known as malleoli. The inner projection from the tibia is the medial malleolus, and the outer projection from the fibula is the lateral malleolus. These structures frame the ankle joint and help stabilize the talus within the ankle mortise during movement. The other terms refer to different bones: a phalanx is a finger or toe bone, the occiput is part of the skull, and metatarsals are the long bones of the mid-foot.