What does tibia mean?
Tibia means (anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone..
Tibia
/ˈtɪbiə/ · noun
Meaning
(anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone.
- (entomology) The second segment from the end of an insect's leg, between the femur and tarsus.
- (arachnology) The third segment from the end of an arachnid's leg, between the patella and metatarsus.
- (music) A musical instrument of the flute kind, originally made of the leg bone of an animal.
Example Sentences
Her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are torn and Vonn has a lateral fracture of the tibial plateau, the upper end of the tibia or shin bone.
The musician on the left is playing the zampogna, a bagpipe with two chanters and two drones. The zampogna is thought to be the bag-provided descendant of the ancient mouth-blown divergent pipes of the Romans, known as the tibia.
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Word Forms
- tibias
- tibiae
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tibia?
Common synonyms include bone flute, shin, shinbone, shin bone.
What is the opposite of tibia?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tibia in a sentence?
Her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are torn and Vonn has a lateral fracture of the tibial plateau, the upper end of the tibia or shin bone.
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