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Tibia

usgb/ˈtɪbiə/Volume
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Body ReferencePlay
Use 'tibia' to reference specific leg injuries or conditions affecting the shinbone area. SlideThe X-ray confirms her tibia is broken.
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Medical TermPlay
'Tibia' is technical; use 'shinbone' for more casual discussions about the leg. SlideHe has a long scar running down his tibia.
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Avoid ConfusionPlay
Do not confuse 'tibia' with 'fibula', which is the thinner bone beside the tibia. SlideThe injury affected both the fibula and the tibia.