1
: the inner and usually larger of the two bones of the vertebrate hind or lower limb between the knee and ankle
2
: the fourth joint of the leg of an insect between the femur and tarsus
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Two stress fractures in his left tibia while winning the 2008 U.S. Open.
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Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The meniscus is a crucial piece of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia), allowing for smooth movement and stability.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Moxley will be defending the AEW World Championship for the fourth time, while Cope is looking to secure his first AEW title run after being forced to relinquish the TNT Championship last May due to a fractured tibia.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Lewis was diagnosed with a fractured tibia in his left leg, bringing a sudden interruption to his sophomore season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The meniscus is a crucial piece of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia), allowing for smooth movement and stability.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Moxley will be defending the AEW World Championship for the fourth time, while Cope is looking to secure his first AEW title run after being forced to relinquish the TNT Championship last May due to a fractured tibia.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Lewis was diagnosed with a fractured tibia in his left leg, bringing a sudden interruption to his sophomore season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Tibia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tibia. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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