what is the distal end of the tibia called

The distal end of the tibia is called the medial malleolus ; more broadly, the distal part of the tibia is the lower end that helps form the ankle joint.

Quick note

• Medial malleolus = the bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle.

• The distal tibia also includes the inferior articular surface and the fibular notch , which help form the ankle and the distal tibiofibular joint.

TL;DR

The distal end of the tibia is the medial malleolus.