During pronation of the foot, the fibular head moves in which direction?

• A. Posterior
• B. Anterior
• C. Lateral
• D. Inferior

Answer: (B)

Pronation involves eversion of the foot along with internal rotation of the tibia, and the fibular head at the proximal tibiofibular joint must translate to accommodate this motion. The fibular head moves anteriorly, a forward glide that tracks with the tibia’s rotation and helps maintain articulation at the knee and ankle during pronation. This anterior movement aligns with the way the proximal fibula accommodates the coupled motions of the leg and foot. Posterior, lateral, or inferior movements don’t reflect how the fibular head typically translates during pronation.