Tibia

/ˈtɪbiə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in vertebrates; the shinbone.

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any fractures in the tibia.

In insects, a segment of the leg between the femur and the tarsus.

The entomologist noted the unique structure of the tibia in that species of beetle.

A bone in some other animals that corresponds to the tibia in humans.

The paleontologist identified the fossilized tibia of a prehistoric creature.

From Latin 'tibia' meaning 'shinbone, pipe, flute'.

tibia and fibula

Refers collectively to the two bones of the lower leg.

fibula

The outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg that runs parallel to the tibia.

patella

The kneecap, a small flat triangular bone that articulates with the femur.

Tibia (in gaming)

He leveled up his tibia in the game, increasing his character's agility.