fibula
Anatomy. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
Zoology. a corresponding bone, often rudimentary or ankylosed with the tibia, of the leg or hind limb of an animal.
a clasp or brooch, often ornamented, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
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Origin of fibula
1Other words from fibula
- fib·u·lar, adjective
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How to use fibula in a sentence
While Bellinger has battled through a fractured fibula and hamstring issues for much of the season, the deterioration in his output remains startling.
The Dodgers Are So Deep That They Don’t Need All Their Stars | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 15, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightA week later, she saw an orthopedic doctor who diagnosed a stress fracture in her fibula.
The Washington Wizards lost yet another starter to injury when Deni Avdija was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right fibula following an MRI exam Thursday, effectively ending the forward’s rookie season after 54 games.
Wizards rookie Deni Avdija has hairline fracture in right leg, effectively ending his season | Ava Wallace | April 23, 2021 | Washington PostWoods, who was involved in a single-car crash while driving on a Southern California road, broke his right leg in multiple places, and surgeons stabilized his tibia and fibula bones by inserting a rod into the tibia.
Ben Hogan, golf’s original comeback story, roared back from his devastating car crash | Matt Bonesteel | February 24, 2021 | Washington PostThis specimen (fig. 190) is a fibula or pin, one of the commonest objects of Etruscan, Greek, or Roman dress.
The Swastika | Thomas Wilson
Fig. 190 shows an Etruscan bronze fibula with two Swastikas and two Maltese crosses in the pin shield.
The Swastika | Thomas WilsonA bronze fibula (fig. 199) is in the museum at Mayence, the body of which has the form of the normal Swastika.
The Swastika | Thomas WilsonA small though good example of Etruscan work is shown in the gold fibula (fig. 187).
The Swastika | Thomas WilsonMedallion-shaped fibula, of fine granulated work, with figures of sirens in relief, and set with dark blue pastes.
British Dictionary definitions for fibula
/ (ˈfɪbjʊlə) /
the outer and thinner of the two bones between the knee and ankle of the human leg: Compare tibia
the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
a metal brooch resembling a safety pin, often highly decorated, common in Europe after 1300 bc
Origin of fibula
1Derived forms of fibula
- fibular, adjective
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Scientific definitions for fibula
[ fĭb′yə-lə ]
The smaller of the two bones of the lower leg or lower portion of the hind leg. See more at skeleton.
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