fibula
[ fib-yuh-luh ]
/ ˈfɪb yə lə /
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noun, plural fib·u·lae [fib-yuh-lee], /ˈfɪb yəˌli/, fib·u·las.
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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OTHER WORDS FROM fibula
fib·u·lar, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for fibula
fibula
/ (ˈfɪbjʊlə) /
noun plural -lae (-ˌliː) or -las
the outer and thinner of the two bones between the knee and ankle of the human legCompare tibia
the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
a metal brooch resembling a safety pin, often highly decorated, common in Europe after 1300 bc
Derived forms of fibula
fibular, adjectiveWord Origin for fibula
C17: from Latin: clasp, probably from fīgere to fasten
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Medical definitions for fibula
fibula
[ fĭb′yə-lə ]
n. pl. fib•u•las
The outer, narrower, and smaller of the two bones of the human lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle, and articulating with the tibia above and the tibia and talus below.calf bone
Other words from fibula
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Scientific definitions for fibula
fibula
[ fĭb′yə-lə ]
Plural fibulae (fĭb′yə-lē′) fibulas
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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