Tibia (Shin Bone): Location, Anatomy & Common Conditions - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMay 6, 2022 · The tibia is your shin bone. It’s the second longest bone in your body, and it’s an important part of your ability to stand and move. Your tibia also supports lots of important muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments. Because it’s so strong, it usually takes a severe trauma like a fall or car accident to break your tibia.
Tibia: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBJun 29, 2023 · Anatomy. Function. Associated Conditions. Rehabilitation. Frequently Asked Questions. The tibia is the main long bone of the lower leg. It is commonly known as the shin bone and is felt easily along the anterior (front) of the leg below the knee. The tibia is about 14 inches long on average.
Tibia - Wikipedia
WEBThe tibia (/ ˈ t ɪ b i ə /; pl.: tibiae / ˈ t ɪ b i i / or tibias), also known as the shinbone or shankbone, is the larger, stronger, and anterior (frontal) of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates (the other being the fibula, behind and to the outside of the tibia); it connects the knee with the ankle.
Tibia: Function, Location, and Common Conditions - WebMD
WEBSep 1, 2022 · The tibia, also called the shin bone, is one of the two bones in your lower leg. It’s the second-longest bone in your body after your thigh bone. The tibia is paired with a shorter leg bone...
Tibia Bone Anatomy, Pictures & Definition | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBJan 21, 2018 · The tibia is a large bone located in the lower front portion of the leg. The tibia is also known as the shinbone, and is the second largest bone in the body. There are two bones in the shin...
Tibia | Definition, Anatomy, & Facts | Britannica
WEBTibia, inner and larger of the two bones of the lower leg in vertebrates—the other is the fibula. In humans the tibia forms the lower half of the knee joint above and the inner protuberance of the ankle below. Learn more about the tibia in this article.
Tibia Fracture: Treatment, Recovery, and More - Healthline
WEBNov 7, 2016 · The tibia, or shinbone, is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg. It’s one of the most commonly fractured bones in the body. Symptoms of a fracture in your tibia can range from...
Tibia: Anatomy and clinical notes | Kenhub
WEBNov 3, 2023 · The tibia (shin bone) is a long bone of the leg, found medial to the fibula. It is also the weight bearing bone of the leg, which is why it is the second largest bone in the body after the femur. Fun fact here is that ‘tibia' is the Latin word for tubular musical instruments like the flute.
The Tibia - Proximal - Shaft - Distal - TeachMeAnatomy
WEBJun 30, 2020 · The tibia is the main bone of the lower leg, forming what is more commonly known as the shin. It expands at its proximal and distal ends; articulating at the knee and ankle joints respectively. The tibia is the second largest bone in the body and it is a key weight-bearing structure.
Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Tibia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBAug 8, 2023 · Introduction. The tibia is one of two bones that comprise the leg. [1] . As the weight-bearing bone, it is significantly larger and stronger than its counterpart, the fibula. The tibia forms the knee joint proximally with the femur and forms the ankle joint distally with the fibula and talus.
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