The medial malleolus
A) is the proximal portion of the tibia.
B) forms the medial side of the ankle joint.
C) articulates with the calcaneus.
D) is part of the arch of the foot.
E) is on the lateral side of the leg.

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The medial malleolus is a bony prominence on the medial side of the ankle, forming part of the ankle joint by providing support and stability. It is indeed part of the tibia, but specifically, it is at the distal end, not the proximal portion, making it integral to the structure of the ankle joint rather than the arch of the foot, articulating with the talus, not the calcaneus, and it is located medially, not laterally.

The Medial Malleolus