Tibial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɪbi.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tibial is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of or pertaining to a tibia or a structure associated with a tibia.
Meaning
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to a tibia or a structure associated with a tibia.
More Meanings
- (music) Of or relating to a pipe or flute.
- (anatomy) A tibial bone.
Example Sentences
tibial plateau
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.
Word Forms
- tibials
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dyschondroplasia, plafond, posttibial, shin, shinbone, crural.
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