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Tibia
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The larger of two bones between the knee and ankle. Also called shinbone. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A bone located between the femur and the tarsus, being part of the lower leg. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
The second longest bone of the skeleton. It is located on the medial side of the lower leg, articulating with the FIBULA laterally, the TALUS distally, and the FEMUR proximally. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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