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Tibia

Part of speech: Noun, Thing

The tibia leg bones.

Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime. - 227

Key words: Bone, Fibula, Leg-Bone, Shin, Tibia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Question: What is the purpose of bones?
Answer: Bones provide the body with support, shape, and protection. - 118

Question: How many bones are in the human body?
Answer: The human skeleton is made up of approximately 206 bones. - 117

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Fibula The fibula leg bones.
Shin Bone The shin bones.
Tibialis (2) Tibialis.

Tibialis Anterior Tibialis anterior.
Tibialis Posterior Tibialis posterior.

External related links to the world ...

The Human Skeleton

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Comments and Quotes

My son broke his leg in his basketball game, a compound fracture of his tibia and fibula. The surgery went well; the doctor inserted a rod in his leg to set the bones. He is groggy but should recover well. - J. Lewis - 146