what type of joint is between the tibia and fibula
1 This is a hinge type of synovial joint. 2  It is located between the inferior ends of the tibia and fibula and the superior part of the talus. 3  The talocrural joint can be felt between the tendons on the anterior surface of the ankle as a slight depression, about 1 cm proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus.