what is the difference between fibula and tibia?

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Both tibia and fibula are the leg bones below knee.

Tibia (also known as the shinbone or shankbone) Fibula (also known as the calfbone

It is larger bone of leg below knee. It is smaller bone of leg than tibia below knee.

It is stronger bone of leg. It is less strong than tibia.

It lies on the medial side of leg. It lies on the lateral side of tibia.

It participates in formation of knee joint. It does not participate in formation of knee joint.

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Tibia (also known as the shinbone or shankbone)	Fibula (also known as the calfbone
It is larger bone of leg below knee.	It is smaller bone of leg than tibia below knee.
It is stronger bone of leg.	It is less strong than tibia.
It lies on the medial side of leg.	It lies on the lateral side of tibia.
It participates in formation of knee joint.	It does not participate in formation of knee joint.