Tibia and fibula with achondroplasia

Object numberGC.3677-2
TitleTibia and fibula with achondroplasia
DescriptionA right tibia and fibula, showing malformation.
From an adult dwarf in whom all bones participated in the congenital microplasia, the scapula and bones of the forearm to a less extent than the humerus and the bones of the leg to a less extent than the femur.
The tibia is straight and the diaphysis is more diminutive than its epiphyses. It measures 174 mm. in length and has a maximum diaphysial circumference of 68 mm. The fibula is disproportionately more massive than the tibia, measures 201mm. in length, 53 mm. in maximum diaphysial circumference and has an anterior diaphysial concavity.
Object nameBONE, tibia and fibula
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 23.2 cm
Diameter: 10.5 cm