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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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Over pronation causes internal tibial rotation and amplifies the tractional forces on the muscles and ligaments in the lower leg.
Therapy for Shin Pain in Athletes Using Sport Shoe Insoles by Fred Salomon / Health, general community
Tibial rotation is usually noted at the proximal metaphysis of the tibia.
GPs are often called on by concerned parents to assess limb ... by Smit, J.P.J. / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
Function Popliteus provides posterolateral stability to the knee joint and aids in stabilising the lateral meniscus and controlling tibial rotation (Jones et al 1995, Muche and Lento 2004, Nyland et al 2005, Ullrich et al 2002).
Anatomy in practice: the Popliteus muscle by Woodley, Stephanie; Mercer, Susan / New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
 
 
 
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