tibia

The definition of the tibia is the larger of the two shin bones that goes from the ankle to the knee in the legs of humans and other animals.

(noun)

An example of the tibia is the bone below the many bruises that appear on the legs of a toddler.

See tibia in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. tibiae or tibias

the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and the ankle; shinbone
a corresponding bone in the leg of other vertebrates
the fourth segment (from the base) of an insect's leg
an ancient flute, orig. made from an animal's tibia

Origin: L < ?

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See tibia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. tib·i·ae (-ē-ēˌ) or tib·i·as

a. The inner and larger of the two bones of the lower human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
b. A corresponding bone in other vertebrates. Also called shinbone.
The fourth division of an insect's leg, between the femur and the tarsi.
Music An ancient flute.

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Origin: Latin tībia, pipe, shinbone

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