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A member asked:

The lateral malleolus (ankle) is on the right or left side of your right foot?

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See below: If it is your right foot it is on the right side or out side of your ankle. If it is your left foot it is on the left side or outside of your ankle.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2012

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