Sitting, standing, lying supine or prone
Ask the patient to wear shorts or lift the pant leg to allow direct palpation on the skin.
Lateral to the patient.
Please sit (or other position). May I touch the side of your leg? (or demonstrate).
Guide the patient to be in the position you want. If given permission, place your fingers on the bony prominence on the proximoposterior fibula. The head of the fibula may be located more posteriorly than you expect.
VH - Head of the fibula with peroneals and biceps femoris on one side