tibiae

[tib-ee-uh]

noun, plural tib·i·ae

[tib-ee-ee] , tib·i·as.

Anatomy. the inner of the two bones of the leg, that extend from the knee to the ankle and articulate with the femur and the talus; shinbone.

Zoology.

a corresponding bone in a horse or other hoofed quadruped, extending from the stifle to the hock.

(in insects) the fourth segment of the leg, between the femur and tarsus.

Origin:
1685–95; < Latin tībia literally, reed pipe

Related forms

tib·i·al, adjective

post·tib·i·al, adjective

pre·tib·i·al, adjective

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Tibiae is always a great word to know.

So is ort. Does it mean:

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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tibia (tĭb'ē-ə) Pronunciation Key
The larger of the two bones of the lower leg or lower portion of the hind leg. See more at skeleton.

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