Which malleolus is located on the lateral side of the ankle?

• A. Lateral Malleolus
• B. Medial Malleolus
• C. Talus
• D. Fibular Head

Answer: (A)

The question is about identifying the ankle landmark on the outside of the leg. The outer ankle bump is the lateral malleolus, which is the distal end of the fibula. It forms the lateral boundary of the ankle joint and helps stabilize the joint by articulating with the talus. The inner ankle bump is the medial malleolus, formed by the distal tibia. The talus is the ankle bone that sits between the malleoli, and the fibular head is the upper end of the fibula near the knee, not the ankle. So, the structure on the lateral (outer) side of the ankle is the lateral malleolus.