Tibia

Bone in the lower leg, also known as the shinbone.

shinbone

The tibia is a large bone in the lower leg, also known as the shinbone. It is the second largest bone in the human body and bears most of the weight during walking.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪbiə/

Etymology

From Latin tibia, meaning 'shinbone'.

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

bone long bone

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

proximal tibia distal tibia tibial plateau

Meronyms — Parts or Components

medial malleolus lateral malleolus tibial tuberosity interosseous membrane

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

lower leg human skeleton

Indexes

anatomical structure fossil

Femur
Knee
Leg
Mandible
Maxilla
Skeleton

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