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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The first fracture, in the infant's left tibia, was consistent with a 45 degree bend with a twist, the doctor stated in court documents.
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Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Little by little, the squad learned of Bronze’s tibia fracture following their 2-1 Nations League defeat by Spain in June.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Misiorowski landed on the IL with a left tibia contusion after he was hit on the left shin by a line drive off the bat of Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs on July 28.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 7 Sep. 2025
Technically, the shin is a bone called the tibia, which extends from below your knee to the ankle.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
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Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Little by little, the squad learned of Bronze’s tibia fracture following their 2-1 Nations League defeat by Spain in June.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Misiorowski landed on the IL with a left tibia contusion after he was hit on the left shin by a line drive off the bat of Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs on July 28.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 7 Sep. 2025
Technically, the shin is a bone called the tibia, which extends from below your knee to the ankle.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Tibia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tibia. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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