It is commonly known as the "shinbone" and is felt easily along the anterior (front) of the leg below the knee. The tibia ... helps make up the ankle joint. The fibula rests on the lateral portion ...

Articulating bones are femur and tibia (the patella is not classed as part of the joint, nor is the fibula). Allows bending (flexion) and straightening (extension). Muscles which move the knee are ...