Which term names the lower leg's lateral area?

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Understanding orientation terms: the lower leg contains two parallel bones, the tibia on the inner (medial) side and the fibula on the outer (lateral) side. When we name regions by their side, the adjective fibular is used to describe the outer aspect of the leg. So the lateral area of the lower leg is fibular. Crural refers to the leg in general (knee to ankle), not specifically the outside; nasal and patellar relate to the nose and kneecap, respectively.