Tibia

Tibia

The tibia, shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates (the other being the fibula), and connects the knee with the ankle bones. The tibia is named for the Greek aulos flute, also known as a tibia. It is commonly recognised as the strongest weight bearing bone in the body.

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tibia

Anatomy; Human body

The tibia, shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates (the other being the fibula), and connects the knee with the ...

tibia

Health care; Arthritis

The shin bone or larger bone of the lower leg. The tibia is one of three bones (the other two are the femur and the patella) that join to form the knee joint.

tibia

Health care; Cancer treatment

The larger of two bones between the knee and ankle. Also called shinbone.

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Animals; Dogs

One of the two bones of the leg (i.e., the lower thigh, second thigh, or lower leg).

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