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Tibial

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tib·i·a  (tb-)
n. pl. tib·i·ae (--) or tib·i·as
1.
a. The inner and larger of the two bones of the lower human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
b. A corresponding bone in other vertebrates. Also called shinbone.
2. The fourth division of an insect's leg, between the femur and the tarsi.
3. Music An ancient flute.
[Latin tbia, pipe, shinbone.]
tibi·al adj.
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tibia
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Adj.1.tibial - relating to or located near a tibia
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