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Vocabulary Entry
tibia
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noun
The tibia is the inner and usually larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in humans; it is commonly known as the shinbone.
Example Sentences
"He experienced pain in his tibia after the soccer game."
"The doctor explained the fracture in her tibia."
"During the anatomy lesson, we learned about the tibia's role in leg movement."