
Tibia
Body Reference
Use 'tibia' to reference specific leg injuries or conditions affecting the shinbone area.
The X-ray confirms her tibia is broken.
Medical Term
'Tibia' is technical; use 'shinbone' for more casual discussions about the leg.
He has a long scar running down his tibia.
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'tibia' with 'fibula', which is the thinner bone beside the tibia.
The injury affected both the fibula and the tibia.