tibia
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Anatomy. the inner of the two bones of the leg, that extend from the knee to the ankle and articulate with the femur and the talus; shinbone.
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Zoology.
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a corresponding bone in a horse or other hoofed quadruped, extending from the stifle to the hock.
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(in insects) the fourth segment of the leg, between the femur and tarsus.
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noun
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Also called: shinbone. the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle Compare fibula
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the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
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the fourth segment of an insect's leg, lying between the femur and the tarsus
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Origin of tibia
First recorded in 1685–95, tibia is from the Latin word tībia literally, reed pipe
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Figure 8.18 Tibia and Fibula The tibia is the larger, weight-bearing bone located on the medial side of the leg.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Again, editing from the future, I know that Pontius has a broken Tibia.
From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2011
But if the Condylus of the Tibia remains in the inside, the Leg turns outward; and if it be in the outside, it turns inward.
From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel
The Tibia Minor bears some resemblance to Mr. Hope-Jones' Tibia Clausa, but being destined more for use on an open wind-chest, differs in some important respects.
From The Recent Revolution in Organ Building Being an Account of Modern Developments by Miller, George Laing
If the Tibia be luxated on the side, the usual Extensions are to be made, and the Bone is to be push'd with the Knee.
From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel
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